Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Christian values and cruelty at odds with Cuba policy - 5.20.2026

The reported conditions in Havana—where Cubans are said to be starving and dying amid an intensified U.S. blockade—demand urgent moral scrutiny. Excessive cruelty, if accurate, stands in direct contradiction to the ethical teachings of Jesus and core principles attributed to God.

It is deeply troubling that some officials who publicly carry the Bible simultaneously support or implement policies that appear to violate its most basic tenets of compassion, mercy, and care for the vulnerable. Faith cannot be reduced to symbolism while policy produces suffering.

At the same time, political rhetoric on all sides risks drowning out the human reality on the ground. If civilians are indeed bearing the cost of geopolitical pressure, then moral responsibility cannot be ignored.

Consistent ethical standards—not selective invocation of scripture—should guide public policy, especially when lives are at stake. 



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