Is Brad Pitt a Humanitarian? Dictionary.com defines Humanitarian by the definition below:

noun
-a person actively engaged in promoting human welfare and social reforms, as a philanthropist.
-a person who professes ethical or theological humanitarianism.

Now, consider this title, Brad Pitt: I Would Consider Death Penalty For BP , from a recent article in the Huffingtonpost. The comment is a quote and answers the question asked Brad about his feelings towards BP.

Reflecting on those responsible for the oil spill, Pitt can barely contain his contempt. Brad- “I was never for the death penalty before,” he says. “I am willing to look at it again.”

I’m sure a large number of people would say Brad is a Humanitarian. He fits the definition above, right? Well, except for that part about wanting to see people executed.

Let me slide into my point. I read the Huffingtonpost article in pieces through various re-tweets; the story was re-tweeted numerous times. I had the chance to read the full article today and a scripture instantly popped into my head.

Romans 1:18-25 (read the entire chapter)

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Professing to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures.

Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them.

For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

Look at the parts in blue again and decide, does this describe the world we live in?  Are we worshiping the creation instead of the Creator?  Something is out of balance when a man would consider the death of another as retribution for the harm levied against the environment. Think about it this week but read the entire chapter of Romans 1 first.