Africa to Texas with No Screening

Last updated on: October 23, 2014 at 5:45 am by Jonathan McKee

Africa to Texas with No Screening 2014-10-22T18:27:55-06:00 Jonathan McKee

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Last month I went to Uganda for two weeks, then flew back to Texas. On the way there, Uganda health inspectors checked us thoroughly. On the way home… the U.S. didn’t do a thing.

I kid you not. I looked at my dad who made the journey with me and said, “Seriously?”

The contrast was ridiculous. When we arrived in Uganda, health inspectors greeted us wearing masks and rubber gloves. After filling out a one-page questionnaire, they sprayed our hands with an antibacterial, then they took our temperature. I asked about the precautionary measures, “Isn’t the Ebola virus on the other side of the continent?”

“Yes. And we don’t want it on this side.” They replied with a smile.

After two weeks in Africa, we boarded our plane to Istanbul, our only stop before Texas. My dad and I both speculated, “I’m sure we’re going to be heavily screened in Istanbul, and even more so in Texas.”

We landed in Istanbul.

Nothing.

We shrugged our shoulders. “I’m guessing the big screening will happen in Texas.”

Twelve hours later we stepped off the plane unto American soil. Never been so happy to see an American flag. They led us through the normal customs checks. Not a single question about our health. No health inspectors, no questionnaires… nothing!

I turned to my dad and said, “I guess it won’t be long before Ebola is in the U.S.”

That was Thursday, September 25th.

I’ve never been one to say, “I told you so… but…”

Jonathan McKee

Previous Post

October 16, 2014

God and The Walking Dead

Next Post

October 30, 2014 Slutty Isn’t Offensive, But Skinny Is

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Book Giveaway Book Review Bullying Career Christmas Church devotion Discipleship Donald Miller Drugs & Alcohol Easter eternity evangelism Family food giving thanks God humor James H. Pence Jonathan McKee Leadership love Marcus Brotherton marriage masculinity men's ministry men's studies movies music Parenting Pastoring patriotism persecution pilgrim politics pop culture Prayer Prison Ministry prosperity religion Saul secularism sex Social Media Television Thanksgiving Uncategorized women Worship youth culture

Select a Month December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

According to 2 Peter, what do scoffers in the last days follow?

Select your answer to see how you score.

The wisdom of the world Their own evil desires The traditions of men False prophets