As I write this, I had to think about how many years the USA has been able to celebrate independence from colonial rule - 234 years. Is that right? I think so - 1776...
On Wednesday, June 30th, the DR Congo celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence from Belgium rule. Fifty years.
What does it really mean to have freedom? To be free?Living in the DR Congo for two years, I've seen and heard and understood a lot of things about the country. On a day like today, the celebration of independence for the USA - the contrast between the two countries is strikingly clear.
The last fifty years of independence for the DR Congo has given little progress, little change. In many ways, lives are worse than they were, or just a little better.
Here is a photo slideshow of Congo's Independence, celebrated on 30th June, 2010."In pictures: The DR Congo at 50" - BBC News
Happy Independence Day - Thank God for the freedom He gives us, regardless of nationality, tribe, race, education, gender, age... Our God really does bless us!
Bethany
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