The Stoning of Sarah

Last Saturday night White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was a guest at the White House Correspondents Dinner. As Sanders sat on the dais she was bashed and verbally assaulted by the so-called comedian hired for the event. I will note that least one reporter had the courage to get up and leave the room.  However, those who remained seated throughout the monologue diatribe share the shame, and the blame, for allowing their guest to be abused. I’m reminded of Saul who watched and approved of the stoning of Stephen. The mob began stoning Stephen, “Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was there, giving approval to his death” (Acts 7:58b-8:1a NIV). Those who sat idly by were giving their approval to the verbal stoning of Sanders.