How often have you come across a news article where some obnoxious or
even downright despicable activity has come to light and is shown to
have been an activity for some period of time. How could such a travesty
have gone on so long... surely someone should have been aware? In the
back of our minds we are incredulous someone should have known and
somehow put a stop to it.
The chances are the foul, dangerous or illegal practice was known to
some degree by a passive observer who chose for some reason to turn a
blind eye to the situation. Some would say that person was culpable
through remaining silent, others may have empathy for that position,
usually from bitter experience.
The track record for those who come forward and seek to right obvious
wrongs is not good. The well intentioned are often subjected to harsh
consequence and personal attack, careers are often ended. We need to ask
and understand why, for surely intervening in a wrong situation should
be lauded, not penalized.
***Read article at BEYOND PROPHECY***