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Has Former Cuban Dictator Fidel Castro ‘Rediscovered Jesus?’

Has Fidel Castro Found Jesus? Pope Benedict to Visit Cuba in March

Cuba’s ailing former leader Fidel Castro, 85, is certainly no friend of the United States. But new reports have some wondering if the former president is now looking to become a comrade of…Jesus Christ. According to media reports, Castro’s daughter, Alina Fernandez, is claiming that her father has become more friendly to religion as his life is nearing a close.

Now, it is important to note that Fernandez is estranged from her father, so it’s unclear just how much inside information she has regarding his faith views. See, Fernandez was born to one of Castro’s mistresses who fled to Spain with her daughter back in 1993 (Fernandez is now based in Miami). That being said, her words are still worth noting, especially considering news that has purportedly leaked from a Vatican source.

“He has rediscovered Jesus at the end of his life,” Fernandez was quoted as saying in La Repubblica, a popular Italian newspaper. The complete translation of her comments, as reported by ABC News, is as follows:

“During this last period, Fidel has come closer to religion: he has rediscovered Jesus at the end of his life. It doesn’t surprise me because dad was raised by Jesuits.”

Has Fidel Castro Found Jesus? Pope Benedict to Visit Cuba in March

Pope Benedict XVI (AP)

This same article goes on the quote an unnamed, high-ranking Vatican official as well — an individual who is helping organize Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming trip to Cuba.

“Fidel is at the end of his strength. Nearly at the end of his life. His exhortations in the party paper Granma, are increasingly less frequent,” the unnamed source said. “We know that in this last period he has come closer to religion and God.”

This is causing some to wonder if the former leader will be seeking out forgiveness and a clean slate with the Pople next month. The Associated Press has more regarding Pope Benedict’s impending trip to Cuba:

The Roman Catholic Church in Cuba has announced the dates and a partial itinerary for Pope Benedict XVI’s much-anticipated visit to the island, the first by a pontiff since John Paul II’s groundbreaking 1998 tour.

The church said in a statement Sunday that the pontiff will be in Cuba from March 26 to 28, following a visit to Mexico.

Has Fidel Castro Found Jesus? Pope Benedict to Visit Cuba in March

Fidel Castro (left) with his brother Raul Castro (right)

This trip is noteworthy for a number of reasons. To begin, Castro has a complicated history with the Catholic Church. He was excommunicated in 1962 and, considering his treatment of citizens and his nation’s isolation, he hasn’t always had the most favorable interactions with Christian leadership. However, since his brother, Raul, has taken over, conditions seem to be improving. NPR reports:

The origins of Pope Benedict’s upcoming trip to Cuba can partly be traced back to events at the church in the spring of 2010. At that time, government-organized mobs attacked the women outside the church as foreign television cameras rolled.

Cuba’s church leaders intervened, and in the dialogue with Raul Castro that followed, more than 100 jailed dissidents were freed. [...]

Under Raul Castro, Cuba‘s Catholic Church has recovered a degree of prominence it hasn’t had in 50 years. Castro said the island will welcome the pope with affection and respect, announcing he would pardon nearly 3,000 more prisoners in advance of the papal visit.

“This is a demonstration of the strength and generosity of the Cuban Revolution,” Castro said in a Dec. 23 speech to Cuba’s parliament.

All things considered, it is quite possible that the former dictator (Fidel) has renounced his past behaviors and is prepared to ask the Pope for forgiveness, while seeking to re-join his long-lost faith tradition.

(H/T: Miami New Times)

Comments (133)

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  • jungle J
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:59pm

    looks like an aging monster.

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    • Detroit paperboy
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:10pm

      He will find out soon…. He will be dead shortly ! He will probably hang out with Adolph and the boys …

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    • BOMUSTGO
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:28pm

      Maybe they will make a Zombie movie about him after he croaks??? The return of Castrombie!

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    • ShyLow
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:33pm

      Castro is nothing but a war-mongering wanna-be dictator that hates the gays…Sorry,my bad…I’m thinking of Santorum

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    • JohnnyMidknight
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 2:28pm

      There is the progressive talking point of the day. If you are against gay marriage, you simply hate them.

      @ ShyLow
      Actually, Santorum has stated at length that he supports equal treatment of gay and lesbians. However, his religion teaches that marriage is a religious institution and between a woman and a man in the eyes of God. After all, their union is before God.

      Marriage is a religious institution, and a sacrament. The Government does not marry’ however, they can from civil unions and domestic partnerships. The error that you progressives make is calling it marriage, which would suggest that churches would need to conduct these marriages (which is against their dogma). Nor is the Government in the business of forming religious doctrine (as that is what the separation of church and state is really about).

      Santorum has stated he would love and accept his son if he was gay. In fact, most conservatives would accept gays and lesbians that base their faith in the love of God (especially Jesus Christ). Some evangelicals may not, but that is a small faction of a large populace. So, to label each conservative as a hater would be equal to me calling you a pinko commie (and please read up on the term to know it is an oxymoron).
      http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Pinko_commie

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    • JohnnyMidknight
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 2:30pm

      Sorry “form”, not “from” civil unions

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    • spirited
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 2:47pm

      Any of Rick Santorum’s personal thoughts about homosexuality –derrived by religious idealogy,
      will be superceded by the Constitution.

      >POTUS is POTUS; not emperor, not king, not dictator nor Pope

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 2:59pm

      Is he dying because that’s when most of these ******* try the presto chango deathbed conversion.

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    • The Giver
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 9:14pm

      He is a monster.
      And SHYLOW, Castro and Che were evil to gays too. Get some real history. Not the Hollywood version.
      Christ LOVES us all and doesn’t give up on us…even on Castro. I hope he does repent. I don’t believe it, but I hope he does. We left the island prison (legally) on a freedom flight over 40 years ago. There are people rotting in his jails and dying in hunger strikes as we speak. To think that the left admires him?

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    • mamatango
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:12pm

      Two Thoughts:

      “he has come closer to religion and God.”–Sorry Dude, coming close to religion just doesn’t cut it!
      It’s not about “religion” it’s about a relationship with the living God.

      Fidel was “raised by Jesuits.” ??? —And they did a damn fine job with him too, I must say!!! What a sweet guy he is. (NOT)

      I do hope the various posters are correct in their hopes that God may be working on him in his heart. I don’t care about him personally, but oh what a difference that would make for those oppressed under him. Please Lord, let it be!

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    • @leftfighter
      Posted on February 11, 2012 at 12:42am

      @Detroit paperboy

      You *do* realize that even Hitler could have been forgiven by God. Whether he was or not is beyond me, you, or any of us, but God would have accepted his repentance and “as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed (his) transgressions from (him).” ~Psalm 103:12.

      Maybe Fidel won’t be there. If he sincerely repents, you never know. We may run into him on the other side but by that point none of us will likely even remember sins that he (or any of us, for that matter) committed, simply because of Psalm 103:12.

      It’s a nice thought, but who knows for sure?

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    • Constantine Ivanov
      Posted on February 11, 2012 at 1:57am

      To Detroit Paperboy:
      Why it’s always only Adolph when somebody wants to bring up an example of the Evil.
      There were individuals who committed a lot more heinous crime murdering a lot more OWN people – Lenin and Stalin and many other Commies.
      Unlike Hitler who murdered 12 MLN civilians, mostly foreigners (among them – approximately 6 MLN Jews), Commies managed to murder up to 50 MLN civilians.
      Hitler was murdering Jews by ethnic reason. Commies were murdering their victims by class- and other reasons.
      But was it more pleasant to people to be murdered by a non-ethnic reason than by ethnic one?

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    • poverty.sucks
      Posted on February 11, 2012 at 9:43am

      Our holy and loving God, when  Fidel Castro sins, give him the grace to repent quickly (2 Tim. 2:24-26). May he confess his sins, commit to walking in holiness, and forsake that particular sin. Father, may he not merely feel guilty, but sorrowful enough to turn from his sin (2 Cor 7:9-10), and bear fruit that proves their repentance (Matt. 3:8, see NET Bible; cf. Rev. 2:1-7).

      Lord, I pray that  Fidel Castro would know the joy of having a clear conscience (1 Tim. 1:18-19; 2 Tim. 1:3), and that by keeping short accounts with You, he would be protected from a corrupt (Titus 1:15) and seared conscience (1 Tim. 4:2).

      Father, I thank You again for the promise that when we confess our sins, You are faithful to forgive us (1 John 1:9). Lord, Your Word says: This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:5-7).

      Heavenly Father, may Fidel Castro repent like David in Psalm 32 and Psalm 51, humbly and truly seeking Your mercy and grace when he disobey You, experiencing Your washing and cleansing of their souls. May he ask You to create in him a clean heart to empower him to change, and may he know the joy and blessings of Your forgiv

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    • poverty.sucks
      Posted on February 11, 2012 at 10:02am

      May he ask You to create in him a clean heart to empower him to change, and may he know the joy and blessings of Your forgiveness through the work of Christ our Savior, Amen.

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    • ILUVJESUS
      Posted on February 11, 2012 at 4:23pm

      He’s going to join Hitler, Mao, Stalin etc in hell.

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:57pm

    Castro like many who live to be old and the end of their days. Suddenly want to make up with their maker. After denying Him for most of their lives. It will be a judgement that only Jesus can make.

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    • Rocky_biskit
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 5:59pm

      I agree. It basically comes down to one plain simple FACT. Is it in his heart? God and Jesus ALREADY know!

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    • Lamarr01
      Posted on February 11, 2012 at 4:04am

      Once he was excommunicated by the Catholic church Fidel shouldn’t even ask for a do-over. He has killed, tortured, and tormented countless people in Cuba.

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  • Texas.7
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:49pm

    Whatever the motivation, it could have a very positive impact on a suffering people. I am not Catholic, but if Jesus is being stirred in hearts and minds, I am all for it. And if Castro is acting on political reasons (but who knows what is in his heart) only, who cares, because what others mean as evil, God can use for good.

    My concern for the trip is the Pope’s safety in both Mexico and Cuba. From Baja to Cancun an oppressive spirit has settled, and anger mounts in all directions. Please pray that he will have a safe journey and that God will use this for good.

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    • LouC57
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:04pm

      Texas.7…I hope he is. Not sure why but I never could hate this guy even though I knew he was an evil type. Facing mortality seems to be the great equalizer which our atheist “friends” will find out some day.
      I never really understood the Catholics, but harbor no animosity toward them. It would really be wonderful if Cuba could return to some semblance of normalcy.

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    • Texas.7
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:10pm

      LOUC57- Amen to that!

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  • saranda
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:45pm

    How do we know he left his Catholic beliefs behind? Just because the church excommunicated him does not mean he automatically leaves his beliefs behind.

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    • paperpushermj
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:16pm

      By Their Fruit You Will Know Them.
      Who cares how he thought of himself the Man is a Murderer and has Caused great harm to the People he has Ruled as their Dictator. That is the Fruit of His Labor.

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  • BOMUSTGO
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:45pm

    He will be in the smoking section in the afterlife!

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  • wingedwolf
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:36pm

    There are no atheists in foxholes.

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  • MarsBarsTru7
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:32pm

    Castro deserves to be tried and executed for his crimes, whether or not he finds Salvation. However, I hope he does find Salvation.

    Jesus said, “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.“ and ”Whosoever believeth in Me shall not perish, but have everlasting life.”…….. Even Castro.

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:31pm

    Are his people still under a dictatorship, are they still a communist country? Then NO he has not found Jesus. And until his country and its people are free he will still be a dictator..which is NOT a Christlike behaviour!

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    • RagingJudge
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 3:36pm

      Remember, the transformation is slow. I can’t see a reason why he would be “coming close to Jesus” shortly before death other than it being the truth. It‘s not like he’s grabbing for political power on his deathbed… right?

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  • JDF10487
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:30pm

    Portrait of an Anti-Christ: The Uncanny Parallels between Barack Obama and the Rev. Jim Jones.

    1. The Rev. Jim Jones was a community organizer and a civil rights activist. Barack Obama was/is also a community organizer and civil rights activist.
    2. The Rev. Jim Jones was a very charismatic speaker. Barack Obama is a very charismatic speaker.
    3. The Rev. Jim Jones used Christianity and Social Justice Issues to promote himself as a Charismatic leader. Barack Obama also uses Christianity and Social Justice Issues to promote himself as a Charismatic leader.
    4. The Rev. Jim Jones was politically ambitious. Barack Obama is politically ambitious
    5. The Rev. Jim Jones actively promoted a Marxist Ideology; Barack Obama also actively promotes a Marxist Ideology.
    6. Many people have observed that the Rev. Jim Jones was a megalomaniac with a messianic complex and a narcissistic personality disorder. Many people have also observed that Barack Obama has the same personality traits as the Rev. Jim Jones.
    7. The Rev. Jim Jones led his flock of brain washed lemmings to an untimely demise. Where is Barack Obama leading you?
    8. To learn more about the Rev, Jim Jones please read this article: http://www.flynnfiles.com/archives/american_scene2008/dont_drink_the_koolaid_on_jonestown.html

    “For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect”
    New Living Translation Matthew 24:24.

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    • BOMUSTGO
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:42pm

      9. Jim Jones and Obama are both Kool-Aid dispensers!

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    • Bro Geo Too
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 5:25pm

      10. Early media reports of the Jones commune hailed it as a wonderful experiment. Early on, and even now for that matter, media has bought into the Obama mystique and continues to drink the kool aid.

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    • jwt
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 9:30pm

      jim jones thought he could serve god by solving the black/white problem wth mixed marrage. if all were brown, no differnce to point at. he fell on the second temtation (luke 4 -5) as a great many christians do.

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  • sjohn70037
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:29pm

    I guess staring death in the face is a lot like being in a foxhole aye Fidel?

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    • IMCHRISTIAN
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 2:34pm

      A very good reason for everyone to be prepared at any given moment.

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  • elihu
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:23pm

    One doesn’t “rediscover” Jesus unless He is called by the Father: (John 6.44.).

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  • momprayn
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:14pm

    Well, as others have said, if he indeed sincerely repents (also see Acts 2:38 what they were told to do to be saved) — then great for him. I know to us, that doesn’t seem “right” considering all the horrible harm & destruction he has caused in his life – however, it reminds me of when people criticize Christianity and say how unfair it is that so many bad things happen to “good”, “innocent” people, etc.
    But you don’t hear how “unfair” it seems for good things to happen to “bad” people & mention how a lifelong “bad person” (especially like Hitler or murderers, etc.) are able to truly repent at the end of their lives and go to heaven for eternity also. Yet that’s the “good news” of the gospel and a mystery to all of us. It shows we don’t understand it all and never will simply b/c we are not God and must believe and trust what His Word, the Bible tells us for a lot of mysteries in life. And yes, you can prove the Bible to be true beyond reasonable doubt when researched with an honest heart. Many sites out there with that info.

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    • Texas.7
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:08pm

      Jonah was sent to tell Nineveh to repent of their ways or they would face the wrath of God- but Jonah didn’t believe they would repent, or should be forgiven. God reprimanded him for that. In the end, both justice and forgiveness are of the Lord. But you are so right, because since we have all been forgiven so much, we should pray for our enemies and desire that they open to the same Savior of our souls also. Then, we will understand Christlike love and forgiveness, when we meet someone like Castro in heaven, as a changed man. And we will praise God and sing!

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    • BOMUSTGO
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:09pm

      The chances of him following the original plan of salvation, as found in Acts 2:38, is slim to none. So few teach it.

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on February 11, 2012 at 8:10am

      Non believers have no idea how hard it is to be a Christian. Many parts are difficult, forgiveness, understanding, acceptence, trust, accountability,to be nonjudgementle, and being humble. We all battle within ourselves at times.There are allot of temptations that we face every day. Not to mention being ridiculed and harassed. for our faith. A couple of things stand out for me, like why some people have to suffer and why some just die in their sleep? Why a murderer can go to heaven if he accepts Jesus and a non believer that has never harmed anyone will not? It is hard for me to pray for my enemies sometimes. Or why some have horrible lives inpoverty and are good people and evil people live in luxury? None of us are perfect and without sin. Why some are taken at a young age and others have longjevity? Why anyone has to endure extreme fear before they die? There are many things we are not meant to understand. There are many ways people interpret the Bible. It is often confusing at least it has been for me. Until I turned it over to God and put my life in his hands. I am not going to lie, bad things pop into my head at times and I wonder where it even came from. The difference now is that I am aware of it and seek forgiveness immidiately and ask for the strength and wisdom to combat it. Rather than ignore it like I used to. Life is a journey. If we learn from our mistakes they are lessons. Our time here is a passage either to Heaven or Hell, the choice is ours alone.

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    • Texas.7
      Posted on February 11, 2012 at 2:00pm

      PAMELA KAY, you are so right. And, as Christians, we have the peace of knowing that we can trust the Lord with all of this, and the peace of knowing that it is through our weaknesses that Christ is made strong in our lives. We won’t know all of these answers here and now, but how great it is to have the confidence in Jesus Christ, who embraces our souls. Because of His love, we can release these fears, bad thoughts, mistakes and trust Him with all that afflicts us. That confidence, here and now, will carry us on our journey in this valley of the shadow of Death. He brings life to us here, along with the promise and glimpse of an eternity with Him, with no more tears.

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  • RAMJR
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:14pm

    Only God knows the WHOLE TRUTH of man’s heart. Anyone can turn from sin. Saul helped murder Christians, until facing the WHOLE TRUTH of God. He so turned from who he was, he changed his very name. There are no limitations to God. Just recently a Saudi prince signed his death warrant, by turning from Islam and becoming a Christian. He even broadcasted it over public radio, for those Christians inside Saudi Arabia to know they were not alone. Who knows what God will do, use for His purposes. God Bless.

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  • autofixer
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:05pm

    I think this discussion shows how our minds and our temporal existance is so different from that of God. It is hard for us to imagine that Castro or Jane Fonda could be found worthy in God’s eyes, but it is possible. It is a good example, with regard to our temporal existance and God’s eternal existance, of why we cannot understand many things such as war, a child’s death, etc. This is a good time for us to reflect on the fact that we are small and we are not the center of the Universe.

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    • TriforcePlayer2
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:19pm

      Its not hard for me at all.

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    • spirited
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 3:13pm

      It may be difficult at times…but, if one really accepts the ‘message’ of Christ, or the existance of God ….and that man’s earthly life is a gift of experience and learning…, it isn’t hard at all.

      “Father forgive them for they know not what they do”; as alleged to have been spoken by Jesus Christ, is synonomous (so to speak) with The Lord’s Prayer:

      Our father, in heaven;
      Hallowed be your name,
      Your kingdom come,
      Your will be done,
      On Earth, as in Heaven,
      Give us today our daily bread,
      And forgive us our sins,
      As we forgive those who sin against us.
      Lead us not into temptation,
      But deliver us from evil.
      For the kingdom, power and glory are yours
      Now and forever, Amen.

      Similarly, “It’s never too late“ and ”Anything is possible” applies.

      >However, there are those who cannot earnestly give without expecting a reward.

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  • Stoic one
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:00pm

    Well good for fidel.
    We can hope and pray that Freedom & Liberty cleanse that country; and that they model their new constitution after the greatest one in history….OURS.

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  • cessna152
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:00pm

    Well, the two criminals hanging on the cross comes to mind. Right before they died one mocked Jesus and the other accepted Jesus. Guess who Jesus said would be in heaven with him that very day? Jesus makes it very clear regarding the parable of the worker and the wages. Whether they accept Jesus early on or at the end we will all spend eternity with Christ. These are God’s words not mine…we should be glad that God’s mercy, grace and love are extended to all who truly repent and give their life to Christ. Otherwise we are all doomed to eternity in hell….

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    • Greenwood
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:44pm

      @CESSNA……………..”Jesus said would be in heaven with him that very day? “Really?

      Luke 23:43 And he said to him: “Truly I tell you today, YOU will be with me in Paradise.”

      Notice the comma after today and also paradise not heaven. Jesus had not ascended into heaven until 40 days after his ressurection. He is saying I’m telling you on this day not you will be in heaven today. He will be ressurected on the last day at the end of this system of things.

      John 3:13 Moreover, no man has ascended into heaven but he that has descended from heaven, the Son of man.
      Being saved and going to heaven are not the same thing. Only God who is the reader of hearts knows if he has truly repented.

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    • cessna152
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:11pm

      @greenwood,

      I don’t quite follow you:
      Luke 23:40-43 (NLT)
      But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you are dying? [41] We deserve to die for our evil deeds, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” [42] Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”
      [43] And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

      As this man was about to die, he turned to Christ for forgiveness, and Christ accepted him. This shows that our deeds don’t save us—our faith in Christ does. It is never too late to turn to God. Even in his misery, Jesus had mercy on this criminal who decided to believe in him. Our lives will be much more useful and fulfilling if we turn to God early, but even those who repent at the very last moment will be with God in paradise.

      23:42-43 The dying criminal had more faith than the rest of Jesus’ followers put together. Although the disciples continued to love Jesus, their hopes for the kingdom were shattered. Most of them had gone into hiding. As one of his followers sadly said two days later, “We had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” (Luke 24:21). By contrast, the criminal looked at the man who was dying next to him and said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” By all appearances, the kingdom was finished. How awe-inspiring is the faith of this man who alone saw beyond the present shame to the coming glory!

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    • Greenwood
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 2:00pm

      @CESSNA………It’s not too hard to follow. Jesus himself did not ascend into heaven that day. Also as John 3: 13 states no man has ascended to heaven…………………

      John 5: 28,29 Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out……………
      John 11: 11-26 any mention of Lazarus going to heaven ? NO
      John 6: 40 -47 Jesus says “I will ressurect him in the last day” and “He that believes has everlasting life.” So the penalty for sin is death and Jesus will ressurect to eternal life in Paradise that which Adam lost.
      Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipeout every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:56am

    .
    Well anything is possible…..But, I have my doubt’s he found Jesus………

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    • cessna152
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:02pm

      Leave that to God…that’s what Jesus means when he is talking about judging others. Judging is not pointing out and resolving wrong doings. Judging is making a discernment about someone’s heart for God.

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    • TriforcePlayer2
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:20pm

      Its not for you to say.

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  • KickinBack
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:56am

    Using Castro and Jesus in the same sentence is like using Obama and freedom. However, anybody can be saved no matter what atrocities they’ve committed.

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  • Netizen Kane
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:54am

    Sorry, Fidel……If Chris Matthews is still going to Hell, then you still have a one way express ticket. On the bright side, you’ll be able to hook up with your heroes: Stalin, Lenin, Idi, Hitler, Pol Pot, Kim Jong, Saddam and the like. And you can always keep hope that one day you’ll see your friend Obama again. If you’re serious and need an act of contrition, then set Cuba free and give back the land and treasure that you murdered 10′s of Thousands for. Otherwise, nobody‘s buying the BS you’re selling….

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    • RagingJudge
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 4:40pm

      And exactly WHO is he trying to fool, and for what purpose? Doesn‘t exactly make sense that he’s BSing us does it? It’s possible, sure, but why bother?

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  • momrules
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:52am

    If this is true and Fidel has truly repented all he needs to do is ask Jesus Christ to forgive him. Jesus will know the content of his heart not just the words he speaks.

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  • tweetybird
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:51am

    Well…that is interesting. Before everyone goes off on their tangents regarding his awful behavior. Remember John 3:16 (meaning everyone…..so that includes Castro). God does not want to see his children perish. So, if Castro does ask for forgiveness…and means if of course, God, knowing his heart, in all his mercy and grace will forgive him.

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  • democritusoilder267
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:45am

    Does it matter who is a Christian and who is not a Christian?

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    • academica2020
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:51am

      No, it doesn’t. But, if you have been around since the days of his ascension to the leadership role in Cuba, this is a monumental change for him. I have nothing but disdain for him and what he has stood for, and all of the suffering he has caused. I see this as a remote (and I mean remote) chance that Cuba may enter the modern world and become a democracy (and that has a lot of obstacles).

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    • JB53
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:05pm

      It only matters if you aren’t

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    • democritusoilder267
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:07pm

      Last time I recall Fidel Castro identified as a deist. I feel all religion is man-made and invalid.

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  • academica2020
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:45am

    He is the man that we all love to hate except, of course, Mr. Moore.
    If he has an epiphany, and realizes he was wrong and re-embraces God, then we should, at the least, be happy he has. That said, he has a tremendous amount of atonement to do when he leaves the mortal world.

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    • adoerfler
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:55am

      No, he wouldn’t have to atone – Jesus paid for all our sins, including Castro’s. No one could pay the debt we owed – except Jesus. If it is true I would expect to see some fruit, but only God knows the true condition of his heart.

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    • IronSights
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:02pm

      We’ll know his conversion is for real when we see hollywood celebraties turn their backs on Castro and bad mouthing him. Of course it doesn’t really matter what we think, only God knows his heart.

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  • TriforcePlayer2
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:43am

    Great

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  • I.Gaspar
    Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:38am

    I think the Jesus castro discovered was his landscaper, Jesus Gonzales….not Jesus Christ.
    Castro has a special room reserved for him in hell and I don’t thing the cancellation policy on his room allows for any changes.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:54am

      One never really knows: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/Marranos.html

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    • The Giver
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 9:26pm

      Do you really think all Cubans are landscapers? This “Jesus Gonzales” you are conjuring up could have been his jeweler or a comrade. Landscapers can have profitable businesses too, but it’s curious the association you are making.
      Do you think that it’s Jesus the one who makes the reservations down there, or do we? Jesus takes us out of darkness.

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