Haiti Kidnapping

[steve-in-kville]

My sources tell me that the hostages are state-side and are now safe.

Alright... I held back saying anything but I can't sit back and just allow this to be painted as a rosy picture to make CAM look like... well, an innocent white lamb. To qualify what I know, we have family that is currently serving in Haiti on a long term basis. We also have distant family who were hostages. I knew of this "release" or "rescue" or "we just walked away" thing long before it broke in the media.

Be careful what you believe. Some of the alleged "rumors" might have some truth behind it. Just be careful....

[Soloist]

My sources tell me that the hostages are state-side and are now safe.

Alright... I held back saying anything but I can't sit back and just allow this to be painted as a rosy picture to make CAM look like... well, an innocent white lamb. To qualify what I know, we have family that is currently serving in Haiti on a long term basis. We also have distant family who were hostages. I knew of this "release" or "rescue" or "we just walked away" thing long before it broke in the media.

Be careful what you believe. Some of the alleged "rumors" might have some truth behind it. Just be careful....

why post it? be careful of what? believing good of someone?

[temporal1]

CAM plans to do a press conference on Monday. It will be interesting!
The last group of captives were not released by the kidnappers.
Please do not share more information on the web, other than what is shared in public statements by CAM.

There is concern about how this story could affect others still held hostage.

Nice article from Christianity Today (hat tip: DanZ on Facebook):

https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/ ... eness.html

This article includes more than sufficient details, esp of “how faith sustains” believers.
Nothing is more convincing to the lost than “walking the talk.” Nothing is more encouraging to fellow believers than walking the talk.

i’m reminded of the Ken Miller topics. Just as Jesus promised: There is no substitute for faith.

[steve-in-kville]

My sources tell me that the hostages are state-side and are now safe.

Alright... I held back saying anything but I can't sit back and just allow this to be painted as a rosy picture to make CAM look like... well, an innocent white lamb. To qualify what I know, we have family that is currently serving in Haiti on a long term basis. We also have distant family who were hostages. I knew of this "release" or "rescue" or "we just walked away" thing long before it broke in the media.

Be careful what you believe. Some of the alleged "rumors" might have some truth behind it. Just be careful....

why post it? be careful of what? believing good of someone?

I await Monday's press conference.

[Dan Z]

Please do not share more information on the web, other than what is shared in public statements by CAM. There is concern about how this story could affect others still held hostage.

Perhaps...although CAM has shown a real opacity, and a desire to try to control and limit information in times of crisis...sometimes that makes sense, sometimes it doesn't.

[nett]

Please do not share more information on the web, other than what is shared in public statements by CAM. There is concern about how this story could affect others still held hostage.

Perhaps...although CAM has shown a real opacity, and a desire to try to control and limit information in times of crisis...sometimes that makes sense, sometimes it doesn't.

It makes a lot of sense in this specific case.

[Ernie]

Please do not share more information on the web, other than what is shared in public statements by CAM. There is concern about how this story could affect others still held hostage.

Perhaps...although CAM has shown a real opacity, and a desire to try to control and limit information in times of crisis...sometimes that makes sense, sometimes it doesn't.

I think that is a fair characterization. As Nett says, this is likely a time when caution is in order.

[GaryK]

Please do not share more information on the web, other than what is shared in public statements by CAM. There is concern about how this story could affect others still held hostage.

Perhaps...although CAM has shown a real opacity, and a desire to try to control and limit information in times of crisis...sometimes that makes sense, sometimes it doesn't.

I think that is a fair characterization. As Nett says, this is likely a time when caution is in order.

There is apparently a post going around on Facebook by CAM staff Gary Miller detailing the way the hostages gained their freedom. Have you seen that?

[Ernie]

Perhaps...although CAM has shown a real opacity, and a desire to try to control and limit information in times of crisis...sometimes that makes sense, sometimes it doesn't.

I think that is a fair characterization. As Nett says, this is likely a time when caution is in order.

There is apparently a post going around on Facebook by CAM staff Gary Miller detailing the way the hostages gained their freedom. Have you seen that?

Yes. It was sent to all CAM associates. I'm not certain that Gary wrote it. ???

[Pelerin]

Ernie, CAM is planning a press conference tomorrow morning. Do you know if that will be streamed anywhere. Or if not, will it be recorded?