Christina Landman interview on Rian (Kyknet)

Most people in the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) will know Christina Landman for her controversial statements in the media (or at least that what the media wants us to believe!), her statements on pre-marital sex for elderly couples, polygamy that should be legalised in certain instances.  Stuff which I obviously do not support, but it should be said that I really do admire this lady and that the interview on Rian (which were re-broadcast yesterday – as it goes with South African television!) really inspired me, and helped me to realise again what Christianity is all about and how ministers and theologians can take part in bringing a relevant message to the people of South Africa.

 Prof. Landman is very much involved in counselling at the Emergency Unit at Kalafong hospital near Attarigeville – Pretoria (not sure how it is spelled!).  There she also works with prostitutes and help them survive the live that they lead, helping them to get out of the gutters – If this is appaling to you I suggest reading John 4 again!

Landman says that she believes in faith healing, where people are lead to realise that their beliefs about themselves aren’t in line with what God has planned for them, people are then freed from these lies and she has seen people throwing away their crutches because of these insights.

I am fully aware of the fact that I myself isn’t perfect and that there are places where I need to be pulled into the right direction myself, but I can really associate with the work she is doing, with the difference she is making, and that I would like to make the same difference.  That I would like to make the face of Jesus known to His people and that I would like to do it in a practical way, even if it means getting out of my comfort zone – visiting a jail for 13 months like she has and reporting the problems to the wardens.

Helping people to be free from the guilt that they have been dragging along with them for some years now.  And really getting involved in spreading God’s gospel – the good message – rather than pointing fingers and sitting on my butt – like most ”christians” are fond of doing.

(Joh 4:23 MSG) But the time is coming–it has, in fact, come–when what you’re called will not matter and where you go to worship will not matter. “It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That’s the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship.