Hello World,
It was only on Friday that I watched my first Kevin Samuels’ YouTube video after I saw his name splashed across social media following the announcement of his death. And these social media streets can be savage. Sadly, Kevin Samuels’ mother, Beverly Samuels-Burch, learned about her son’s death on social media, according to NBC News. As a new mother, I cannot imagine learning of my child’s death in such a way…
Since I didn’t know much about him, I was glad that The New York Times saw fit to write about him. Here’s the link if you’re intrigued as well…
May God have mercy on his soul, and my sincere condolences are extended to Ms. Samuels-Burch particularly on this Mother’s Day…
Any thoughts?
I grew up Baptist. As a mom of adult DAUGHTERS, I understand your point. That would be very difficult.
I am disappointed in the church and have decided it is no longer for me. The man at the focus of this article was horrible. The church should have addressed his message and delivery once he became so prominent. Now that he’s already influenced so many men’s ideology, it’s a little late to bring him up.
I saw where the national Baptist church is defending him, which has put a nail in the coffin for churches (not God) for me. This is not the only issue, but the straw that broke the camel’s back. Failing to tackle these types of issues could contribute to the great falling away warned in the Bible.
If the power of life and death truly lies in the tongue, the message and delivery of the message should matter.
ShellyLen,
I appreciate that you see things from my perspective, and I also understand where you are coming from regarding Kevin Samuels’ messages and topics of discussion. I’ve only watched a video or two since I heard of his passing so I’m not very familiar with all that he has said. I also haven’t heard of the National Baptist Church defending him. Do you have a link for that? Also, please don’t disassociate with the church over one person. The church isn’t perfect, but God still commands that we assemble together. I believe that in doing so that we draw strength from and inspire each other. And we need that in this crazy world…