America Good to Guam

In doing research on the Chamorro culture, I stumbled across a web
site online and a few other sites voicing their beliefs and opinions on
Guam's should-be independence from the United States. What intrigues
me is that in all cases writers share the “what’s” of their thoughts and
opinions for change but nowhere do I find the explanations on how to bring
about the change. Independence from America is sought but again, how
does one plan on accomplishing this enormous task?

It is a fact that Guam is experiencing socio-economic struggles. Medical patients
having to travel off-island for medical attention is on the rise. Cancer appears to be
a growing medical problem among Guamanian Domestic violence, social violence,
and drug use headline the local newspaper and the Internet. The exodus of families
to the United States seeking to support their livelihood is also on the rise. Moreover,
we are fighting for independence? “What’s up with that?” …As some would ask.

It is not an accident that in the year fifteen twenty one Magellan found his way to our
island. It was the year of the Great Reformation of the church. It was the year when
Martin Luther, a devout Catholic monk, nailed his thesis to the doors of the church in
Rome. Having read the Book of Romans given to him by a fellow monk, Luther learned
that there were grave errors within the teachings of the Roman church. He protested
against these errors and thus, Protestantism was born.

God came to Guam. However, the teachings of Catholicism are rooted deeply into her
culture yet the truth of God’s word has not entered the ears and hearts of her people
even to this day. Guam needs a spiritual awakening before her people can experience
peace, joy, and prosperity. Without it, she will continue to struggle as she does today—
there is no getting around that truth. Jesus said,

“I am the vine, you the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” [John 15:5].

Are you with me?

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