Wolf in sheep's clothing...

And following up on my previous post, being here brings home the reality that cultish/hypocritical/dangerous "Christians" and "churches" can and do exist--

While I was walking around the Chaisa compound yesterday, the CHW (community health worker) pointed out a compound/church community that practiced polygamy and also did not believe in seeking medical help. They wear white clothing/headdresses. And when cholera struck the compound (due to the overwhelming amount of dirty sewage) last year, they were heard wailing loudly to the Lord for help. It was only when it was too late did they decide to go to the health clinic.

And another interesting thing-- one entry to fill in on the surveys is "what church they attended." It's pretty safe to say that most, if not all, Zambians are somehow affiliated to a church of some sort. Whether that church is actually healthy is another question.

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and another note, I'm really glad I'm staying here for a while. While I'm here, ostensibly to work, (and I'm definitely working for sure), the experience so far has been a time of emotional and spiritual rest and discipline.