Showing posts with label alcoholism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alcoholism. Show all posts

Saturday, May 12, 2012

THE PASTORS HAVE GONE ASTRAY, WHO CAN HELP THEM?


Global pastors have gone astray


Global pastors have gone astray.


A pastor is seen as a man of God who serves as the head of a Christian institution by showing his followers the right path to follow. 

Although pastors are prone to sin themselves, some have been successful with their evangelical work to remove many from the road of affliction to happiness and success. Through the church, many men have been saved from alcoholism and drug abuse.

Just as the Holy Bible warns that false prophets would arise, in the same way, false pastors are springing up like mushrooms. As a leader of an institution, pastors are respected in society because they are seen as servants of God. But the question is, are pastors doing what God requires from them?

From continent to continent, the story of pastors varies. In Africa, some who preach the word of God are commonly seen roaming and preaching on the streets, buses, and places for passengers. They claim to have visions and messages from God to serve the people. 

But behind the altar, many sleep and enjoy with other people’s wives, carry out secret abortions, and are involved in continuous defrauding and embezzling of money.  

While in Europe and the United States of America, where the grass is greener than that of Africa, pastors continue to abuse children, young boys and girls, and others who have completely gone astray, officiate and bless same-sex marriages. 

“Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing”. Said Jesus. Many wanted to make a name by prophesying the coming of the end of the world, but nothing happened, and all of them ended up in disgrace.

Who are we going to follow now, when all the pastors are in sin? Is it even worth going to church or the Mosque at all? No religion can claim to be better than another when in the Mosque, the Imam also sits and plans terrorism against innocent people.  

They claim “Allah is great”, yet they don’t allow that great Allah they worship to take his revenge. They kill, pour acid on the faces of women who refuse to marry them, terrorize, and marry underage girls. The gross abuse of Muslims is even more disturbing than the wayward pastors.

Even though the church plays an important role in society by shaping the lives of people, it is not an institution that can save the world. Most of the world's tragic occurrences, apart from natural disasters, are caused by man. 

The polluted heart of man comes out as anger to destroy the world. People should learn to forgive and forget. Repentance is essential.

About greed, which has caused so much unrest, one should remember “What does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul?” 

Empty-handed, one came from the dust, the same dust one returns empty-handed. Racism, discrimination, claiming superiority over others, and hatred are all enemies that bring havoc to society. 

In fact, men should lean upon the greatest commandment of all time, “Love thy neighbor as thyself.”

Friday, March 11, 2011

PAUL GASCOIGNE IS THE RIGHT MAN TO HELP VICTIMS OF ALCOHOLISM


Paul Gascoigne: A great footballer who couldn't free himself from alcohol


Paul Gascoigne: A great footballer who couldn't free himself from alcohol



If Britain needs to educate the youth and alcoholics against alcoholism, then Paul Gascoigne would be the best person to do this job. Experience is the best teacher, they say. Paul has been in alcoholism before and is now out of it. 


He has therefore acquired a certain experience that he could use to help other people who alcoholism is gradually being their toll on them.


I quote "I could drink a bottle of whiskey, but give me six cans and I will be drunk. It was getting too much for me. I was trying to fill my days doing my dad's garden or things for my mum, playing football on the street with my nephews." 

That is an emotional speech of once one of the best Britain's, or probably the world's, best footballers, Paul Gascoigne. At his highest peak, this great footballer's only problem was alcohol.

Paul Gascoigne couldn't leave alcohol alone, even though he knew alcohol and sports can't work together. Paul is quite happy about his present life after kicking alcohol. 



Paul Gascoigne's great moments on the field


He has just completed a three-month course at a Bournemouth center. The course has brought his awareness of an understanding of how alcohol can destroy one's life.

Even though alcohol ruined the career of Paul Gascoigne prematurely, he still has a lot to do to help people who are trying to fight against alcoholism without success. 

Paul, I know that you can do it. Happy to see you once again in the news with the best solution for your life.

Friday, December 12, 2008

TAKING CARE OF CHILDREN WITHOUT PARENTS


Orphans in Africa

Orphans in Africa



Studies by psychologists show that emotional distress in adolescence and adulthood, including depression, alcoholism, anxiety, and suicidal tendencies, is often associated with abuse and bereavement suffered in childhood. 


Many young children have undergone diverse emotional distresses that are not their fault. Take, for instance, because of divorce alone, thousands of children born today spend their lives in a single-parent family. This contributed to the high rate of child delinquency.

On many occasions, when a child is bereaved, adults think they are too young to feel the loss. According to psychological reports, this assumption is absolutely wrong. 


Until recently, most psychologists believed that there was no way to help a mourning child recover from painful encounters with separation and loss. These are a few recommendations suggested by psychologists to help a bereaved child. Communication starts by telling the child...

“You are not alone. I’m with you.” Hold the child who trusts you on your lap and soothe her with long strokes. Finally, one can put an arm around the child’s shoulders, in this way easing the tension that builds up in the head, neck, and shoulders.