STEPHEN BALDWIN - BALDWIN SLAMS BONO'S CHARITY WORK

Stephen Baldwin, if he is truly a Christian, should listen to the teachings of Jesus, who said that we should not judge others. Jesus also said that we would recognize other Christians by their WORKS, not their words. I would suggest he read Matthew 25:34-45; especially verse 40: "Inasmuch as ye have done it [fed, clothed, housed] unto one of the least of these, ye have done it unto me." When Bono, and others, feed and clothe people, and try to rebuild their lives, they are doing it for God. Only God knows what is in Bono's heart - not Stephen Baldwin, nor any of us. And Bono has in fact written Christian music; in case Mr. Baldwin didn't "get it" "Pride (In the Name of Love)" is about as Christian as a song can get. I have yet to see Mr. Baldwin take care of "his brethren" - I've only seen him tout his book about his transformation; and who benefits from sales of the book? Those in need, or Baldwin himself? Witnessing may be important, but without action it's meaningless. Jesus also spoke out against the Pharisees for how they spoke of their great faith and piety in public, so that others would see; he told us to pray at home, alone with God. So maybe Stephen Baldwin should read that Book that he claims has changed his life, and work on his own life before criticizing others.

Mr Baldwin...I am an American Citizen who recently traveled to Kenya with an Irish Foundation, Self Help, to take field trips thru the Rift Valley to see how one's donations are making a difference...what I witnessed was astonishing. Depending on the visit/s for the day, The Irish & one Texan [me] could have viewed different religions but a great abundance of Christianity. Before every meet & greet with the farmers or villagers the was always a prayer of Christ and they would close with a prayer of Christ. The locals also prayed before and after meals. Speaking on behalf of what I witnessed, Christianity is strong in East Africa. Bono is doing the right thing. My group & I ran across so many children and adults whose only hope is to think that maybe the vsitors will purchase something handmade for as small as a 100 Schillings. Mr. Baldwin that is [at the time of the currency exchange]less than a dollar. Mr Baldwin travel to Africa and then come home and tell me that your life is still in the process of shaping. I know mine is taking new shape everyday since then. A current trekker with me said it best..'It has to be seen to be believed, to be experienced to be understood', Dungarvan man Ger Enright told 2FM's Rick O'Shea afternoon radio show.