Somare, a Sepik River god?

As far as infrastructure developments in Papua New Guinea are concerned, Somare has done nothing positive during his forty-plus years in his political career and to say that he will remain in power till 2012 is like adding fuel to the fire that is already burning among many Papua New Guineas who have seen his government crippled with scandals, corruption, and major allegations to name a few.

Political observers see that this man is ruining the country at the expenses of the ordinary Papua New Guineans and therefore; he needs to leave the leadership to some new guy who has the vision and heart for the country and it's people. It seems that he is power hungry and wants to cling onto power as if it's his birth right.

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Michael Somare - the man who will do anything to cling onto power till 2012

Somare then goes to dismiss the Papua New Guinea Parliament to prevent a vote of 'no confidence' from going ahead. If the Prime Minister doesn't agree to this process, then under the Westminster system, he is now effectively a dictator in charge of the country and therefore a similar situation exists in Papua New Guinea to that in Fiji at the moment. That aspect should be communicated to everyone in the world's media.

Papua New Guinea is cheaply becoming a Somare family's business firm and I hate to see Papua New Guineans becoming mare spectators. Get that man out of politics now and for good. Every thinking Papua New Guinean should stand together and collectively voice their stance on the political developments affecting Papua New Guinea and her six million people.

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Somare, a Sepik River god?

As far as infrastructure developments in Papua New Guinea are concerned, Somare has done nothing positive during his forty-plus years in his political career and to say that he will remain in power till 2012 is like adding fuel to the fire that is already burning among many Papua New Guineas who have seen his government crippled with scandals, corruption, and major allegations to name a few.

Political observers see that this man is ruining the country at the expenses of the ordinary Papua New Guineans and therefore; he needs to leave the leadership to some new guy who has the vision and heart for the country and it's people. It seems that he is power hungry and wants to cling onto power as if it's his birth right.

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Michael Somare - the man who will do anything to cling onto power till 2012

Somare then goes to dismiss the Papua New Guinea Parliament to prevent a vote of 'no confidence' from going ahead. If the Prime Minister doesn't agree to this process, then under the Westminster system, he is now effectively a dictator in charge of the country and therefore a similar situation exists in Papua New Guinea to that in Fiji at the moment. That aspect should be communicated to everyone in the world's media.

Papua New Guinea is cheaply becoming a Somare family's business firm and I hate to see Papua New Guineans becoming mare spectators. Get that man out of politics now and for good. Every thinking Papua New Guinean should stand together and collectively voice their stance on the political developments affecting Papua New Guinea and her six million people.

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Somare, a Sepik River god?

As far as infrastructure developments in Papua New Guinea are concerned, Somare has done nothing positive during his forty-plus years in his political career and to say that he will remain in power till 2012 is like adding fuel to the fire that is already burning among many Papua New Guineas who have seen his government crippled with scandals, corruption, and major allegations to name a few.

Political observers see that this man is ruining the country at the expenses of the ordinary Papua New Guineans and therefore; he needs to leave the leadership to some new guy who has the vision and heart for the country and it's people. It seems that he is power hungry and wants to cling onto power as if it's his birth right.

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Michael Somare - the man who will do anything to cling onto power till 2012

Somare then goes to dismiss the Papua New Guinea Parliament to prevent a vote of 'no confidence' from going ahead. If the Prime Minister doesn't agree to this process, then under the Westminster system, he is now effectively a dictator in charge of the country and therefore a similar situation exists in Papua New Guinea to that in Fiji at the moment. That aspect should be communicated to everyone in the world's media.

Papua New Guinea is cheaply becoming a Somare family's business firm and I hate to see Papua New Guineans becoming mare spectators. Get that man out of politics now and for good. Every thinking Papua New Guinean should stand together and collectively voice their stance on the political developments affecting Papua New Guinea and her six million people.

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Show Us Proof

9th Sunday after Pentecost

Give us this bread always - John 6:34
The crowd wants to pin Jesus down with specifics and tangible proofs of his power and their control over their own lives. "What must we do to perform the works of God? What sign are you going to give us then, so that we may see and believe you? What work are you performing?" (John 6:28 -30).

It's easy for us to claim we would not be like them; we would trust and believe without signs. However, if we look at the world around us, we are very inclined to demand proofs. This is especially true since the time when scientific method became common understanding. Society has become suspicious of what might be called supernatural or invisible. "How do I know there's a God if I can't see God? How can I prove to this great God that I'm worthy - what must I do?"

The questions accompanying that quest wonder whether we are measuring up to God's standards. If I practice some set of rules, a certain pattern of behavior, a particular way of speaking about God, will I then be good enough? How do we stand with God? Are we justified?

Like the crowd, we point out that Moses gave bread to the ancestors in the wilderness. We ask, "What will you give to us, Jesus?" Jesus reminds them that it was not Moses who offered bread from heaven, but God who provided for their needs. Believe and trust in God.

Then Jesus pushes them further by reminding them that the bread of life which Jesus offers is not tangible, digestible food. It is enduring nourishment that goes beyond our brief lives and rules and standards. We can't see or touch it, but it changes our lives forever. This bread is grace. We don't control or manipulate God's love and grace. We simply receive it with thanks.

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Show Us Proof

9th Sunday after Pentecost

Give us this bread always - John 6:34
The crowd wants to pin Jesus down with specifics and tangible proofs of his power and their control over their own lives. "What must we do to perform the works of God? What sign are you going to give us then, so that we may see and believe you? What work are you performing?" (John 6:28 -30).

It's easy for us to claim we would not be like them; we would trust and believe without signs. However, if we look at the world around us, we are very inclined to demand proofs. This is especially true since the time when scientific method became common understanding. Society has become suspicious of what might be called supernatural or invisible. "How do I know there's a God if I can't see God? How can I prove to this great God that I'm worthy - what must I do?"

The questions accompanying that quest wonder whether we are measuring up to God's standards. If I practice some set of rules, a certain pattern of behavior, a particular way of speaking about God, will I then be good enough? How do we stand with God? Are we justified?

Like the crowd, we point out that Moses gave bread to the ancestors in the wilderness. We ask, "What will you give to us, Jesus?" Jesus reminds them that it was not Moses who offered bread from heaven, but God who provided for their needs. Believe and trust in God.

Then Jesus pushes them further by reminding them that the bread of life which Jesus offers is not tangible, digestible food. It is enduring nourishment that goes beyond our brief lives and rules and standards. We can't see or touch it, but it changes our lives forever. This bread is grace. We don't control or manipulate God's love and grace. We simply receive it with thanks.

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Show Us Proof

9th Sunday after Pentecost

Give us this bread always - John 6:34
The crowd wants to pin Jesus down with specifics and tangible proofs of his power and their control over their own lives. "What must we do to perform the works of God? What sign are you going to give us then, so that we may see and believe you? What work are you performing?" (John 6:28 -30).

It's easy for us to claim we would not be like them; we would trust and believe without signs. However, if we look at the world around us, we are very inclined to demand proofs. This is especially true since the time when scientific method became common understanding. Society has become suspicious of what might be called supernatural or invisible. "How do I know there's a God if I can't see God? How can I prove to this great God that I'm worthy - what must I do?"

The questions accompanying that quest wonder whether we are measuring up to God's standards. If I practice some set of rules, a certain pattern of behavior, a particular way of speaking about God, will I then be good enough? How do we stand with God? Are we justified?

Like the crowd, we point out that Moses gave bread to the ancestors in the wilderness. We ask, "What will you give to us, Jesus?" Jesus reminds them that it was not Moses who offered bread from heaven, but God who provided for their needs. Believe and trust in God.

Then Jesus pushes them further by reminding them that the bread of life which Jesus offers is not tangible, digestible food. It is enduring nourishment that goes beyond our brief lives and rules and standards. We can't see or touch it, but it changes our lives forever. This bread is grace. We don't control or manipulate God's love and grace. We simply receive it with thanks.

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