It’s any ideology that inspires beheadings, terrorism, targeted killings, lynching, and all forms of extra-judicial killings. It’s the logic that justifies violence in the name of God (John 16:2)—or security, or freedom, or democracy. But jungle justice reaches beyond religion and politics. It also includes OUR own thirst for revenge. Our vigilante spirit to persecute without prosecution. Our tendency to judge hastily without full facts. Our assassinations by false accusations, slander, and gossip. Our labeling of people as criminals, sinners, enemies, or unwanted so as to destroy them. True justice protects the “innocent until proven guilty,” accords with God’s Law, and trusts God for vengeance (Romans 12:17-19). Jungle justice is injustice and is as deadly as witchcraft!—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 