Blaming Ebola on God’s wrath is worse than you think

As the deadly Ebola virus continues to spread in Liberia, religious leaders there are claiming that “immoral acts” are responsible for the catastrophic outbreak. Christian leaders meeting at the Liberian Council of Churches unanimously agreed: “God is angry with Liberia.” The statement released by the council declared: “Ebola is a plague. Liberians have to pray and seek God’s forgiveness over the corruption and immoral acts such as homosexualism, etc. that continue to penetrate our society.” Their recommended solution to the disease ravaging the nation is that everyone should stay indoors for a three-day period of fasting and prayer.

read more Blaming Ebola on God’s wrath is worse than you think – opinion – 22 August 2014 – New Scientist.


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