Reply #16: St. Peter betrayed Jesus by denying him as well. [View All]

[keopeli]

Don't get me wrong. I don't blame or judge the journalists for any action they take while being held captive.

I'm just drawing an obvious parallel. Assuming the journalists being held hostage are Christians, they are in very good company.

Even after pledging never to deny him, that same day Peter, Jesus' most beloved friend, denied knowing him as many as 3 seperate times out of fear for his life. Matthew 26:69-74, Mark 14:66-72, Luke 22:56-58, John 18:25-27.

I hope the journalists are set free. Sadly, I also have to assume that it is possible this is all a political ruse, as so much news is these days.

It's a sad story any way you look at it.