Enron’s victims contemplate justice

July 6th, 2006 | Posted in » In the News...

Check out this article from MSNBC.com: Enron’s victims contemplate justice.

If you’re not aware, Kenneth Lay, the founder of Enron and a central figure in the Enron scandal, died yesterday. The article linked above covers reactions of people to his passing.

Now, I know that Mr. Lay played a part in causing much pain to many people as their pensions disappeared due to Enron’s collapse, but being pleased about a man’s death, throwing parties over it, or being disappointed that he didn’t die in prison (as some had hoped)? How sad.

What is it about humanity that takes such delight in the pain of others, especially those who have wronged us? Why is forgiveness such a foreign concept to so many? Such an interesting contrast to the grace God offers, isn’t it?

I, for one, am VERY glad God is willing to see us through the lens of Jesus Christ, that those of us who have placed our faith in Him may be seen blameless and pure in the eyes of God.

4 Responses to “Enron’s victims contemplate justice”

  1. By Kevin Bussey on Jul 6, 2006

    According to Ed Young Sr. of 2nd Baptist Houston, Lay was a committed Christian. We will never know if he was guilty of all he was accused of. Just because you are the head doesn’t mean you always know what is going on.

    It is sad no matter what.

  2. By John on Jul 6, 2006

    I had heard that, Kevin. I didn’t intend my post to lay blame on Mr. Lay for everything that happened with Enron (like you said, we’ll never know if he knew about everything that was going on, just that it occurred on his watch). My main point, of course, was just to point out the reactions of the masses.

    I certainly hope that Mr. Lay was a committed, born-again believer, and that as a result, God will only see the blood of Christ applied to him when it comes to determining his eternal destination.

  3. By Kevin Bussey on Jul 7, 2006

    I didn’t take your post as a slam on Lay.

  4. By John on Jul 7, 2006

    I didn’t think you did… I just wanted to be sure I clarified so that no one took it that way.

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