Druglords vs Christians

Druglords vs Christians Frederick Mason #55487—O56 USP Tucson PO Box 24550 Tucson, AZ 85734 Who's more compassionate; Christians or Druglords? A no-brainer, right? Maybe not. What I'm about to share could be highly sensitive to Christians, but I'm writing this to challenge the average Christian to be a laborer, not a lazy-bore. Play on words, sorry... Still, there's aserious message here, one that I fear many Christians would like not to be said, or one they don't approve of, but I think it needs to be said. First off, let me state for the record that I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ, and I have long before being locked up. But as an inmate, I sit amongst hundreds of hurt and lost souls, desparate to find a God who cares. But who can give them such a report? Well, we assume it to be the Christians; the laborers, right? - But just because you're a Christian doesn't mean you're a laborer. There's some lazy people who won't lift a finger to save another soul but their own. Asking for help from a Christian is like asking a rock to pour forth water. Listen, I'm not trying to disgrace Christians, but if their job is to save the lost, are we doing a half—decent job when it comes to prisons? Many guys in prison here have given up on God because extended hands don't come from Christians, rather un- believers. Case in point: about 2 years ago, my dorm had a Columbian Druglord. He was one of over 120 inmates in our dorm. He spoke almost no English, but was a decent guy. Never mind why he was there, ok? He never caused any trouble, and was a nice guy. Every Christmas, this man would spend his money to buy ingredients from the prison canteen to prepare burritos for everyone in the dorm. He also bought cases of soda, and a day or so before Christmas, he'd have guys prepare 2 burritos for every guy in our dorm, over 240 burritos. He added a can of soda for every person, and had leftovers to spare. This Columbian Druglord has been gone at least 2 years now, but his acts of kindness remain. It's human nature to remember who is kind to you, and often that act remains for longer than you can imagine. Meanwhile, I've written to over 100 churches and ministries, asking for support in my writing. Not one response in over 5 years for help. Oh sure, they all say the same thing, "we're praying for you". But not one church has given me support... and before you respond by thinking I'm being materialistic, stop. Please don't tell me that a multi—BILLION dollar organization, that being Christianity, can't help the prisoners. And don't lose me here in trying to defend your faith. I'm not attacking the faith; it's the laborers I'm addressing. Look, I gave you an example of a Columbian Druglord who spent money to bless inmates during Christmas, while churches and ministries won't spend a dime to help an inmate buy hygiene, stamps, snacks or anything to lift morale. It's like Christians are quick to throw scriptures and prayers or even reading material, but getting them to part with money is like trying to absorb the Pacific Ocean with a rock. Folks, I knew a guy here, a wealthy guy, who sold drugs in and out of prison. Yet he was one of the most generous guys I've known. He took care of numerous guys by putting money in their inmate account. Acts like that I remember, because it showed compassion. Anybody can talk, but who can add faith to works? I dare say that when it comes to generocity, an unbeliever, a Druglord, or one who is not a Christian, is better than one who IS a Christian? All signs seem to point that way, and this has to change if souls in prison are to change. People in prison need to see that churches care, rather than ritulistic acts of so-called kindness. I mean, if you're really worried that an inmate's trying to con you, then ask GOD. He won't lie to you, right? But if Christians refuse to take that step of faith, to show "true generocity to those calling for help, then their acts are like the Levite and the priest. Both refused to give help, but a Samaritan did what "religious" folks wouldn't; they showed true love. If a Druglord can do that, why can't Christians?