By: Man from Cedar Grove
Dear Editor,
What happens when the three most powerful institutions in any country, nation, society,and community are corrupted and compromised? What happens when the family, church, and government in any country, nation, society, or community is weighed on the scales of righteousness, justice, and moral decency and found to be lacking? I can tell you what the result is! It is the quick erosion of critical standards that makes the family, church and government strong pillars in society and a refuge in adverse times.
In recent years, months, and now days, our country has witnessed and experienced both mysterious and heinous crimes that have sent shock waves throughout the nation. Fear has gripped the hearts of many as human life becomes a substance of trade, trafficking, and sacrifice. No one is exempt or off limits, so it seems! It appears that we have welcomed and unleashed evil and sinister forces clothed in human flesh against the souls of the virtuous, innocent, and ignorant. Evil has not only visited our shores but has also been given legal grounds to stay and operate. Now we can hear the cries of families and friends throughout the land. It’s a cry that goes beyond the pains of loss! It is a cry for us to return to the standards that hold a nation together; morality, justice, righteousness, etc.
Hence, when will we as families return to the discarded values and morals of the past? Where are the parents who are committed to raising their children in the fear and admonishment of God? Where are the families that understand it takes a village? Who and what is pioneering the next generation? Where are our standards? What have we compromised and corrupted morally and spiritually that is robbing our children of their current and future potentials? It is time for the family to return to its values and roots;engaging wisdom to navigate these unprecedented times
Next, when will the Church realign herself fully with the true purpose for her existence? Where can we find a church that knows, remembers, and practices its mandate to build and expand the Kingdom of God; instead of advancing its status on social media void of the power needed to transform its society? Where is the Church? Where is the praying church? Where is the church that will turn the world around it “upside” down with the gospel? Where are her standards of truth, righteousness, holiness, and justice? The Body of Christ is the only authentic force to deal with the evil that has come to our shores. Today we need the Church to rise to her rightful place of influence and guidance in this Country.
Which brings me to our elected officials. When will politicians and governmental leaders return to their assignments as elected officials? Where are the elected officials whocannot be bought with power, money, and sex? Where are the government leaders that understand and practice the dynamics of servant leadership to fulfill their duties as public servants? When elected officials trade their dignity and integrity for power the Will of the people gets lost in the transaction. And the nation becomes like a city without walls, where evil is permitted to run rampant with no accountability or sustainable consequences. Where are the standards that will secure justice for all?
I know it seems like there are more questions than answers; but in my view, it will always be that way until these three powerful institutions find a way to coexist and work together for the good of the people and the nation. Remember a three-stranded chord is not broken easily! When the family, church, and government are working together it increases the natural safety and spiritual security of the people. In such cases, evil and wickedness are kept in check, while standards for justice and righteousness are implemented and practiced to exalt the nation!
His Servant,
Man from Cedar Grove
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The Ecumenicals are charlatans in ANTIGUA and Barbuda.
They are wolfs in sheep clothing.
While they are not solely responsible, they play a big part in bringing us to where we are today.
The theme is “power and money” for both them and the politicians.
So long as they have those two things that are important to them, All is well.
Its just another beautiful day for them
Given where we are today, those three forces for good is not enough. Until “Civil Society” which includes all the major organizations come together like the Judicial system, The Attorneys, the Unions and the Trade Associations come together it is going to get worse.
The issues surrounding the confiscation and sale if the boat is going to bring to light many if the things that the country have been ignoring.
Politicians are to busy counting their money and hunting for new places to hide their riches
Remember when the Prine Minister and his wife Maria visited Saudi Arabia last year.
Did you ask yourself what were they doing there? Just a thought for me. And a clue for you
If you are an honest person, you will admit; there is more honesty in pornography, than in the churches of Antigua and Barbuda.
They have no moral authority left.
They are in ved with the dishonest politicians.
The churches are like performers. Who can have the largest audiancez and bring in the most money .
It’s takes honesty to recognize those facts, and admit to them.
Most of the population is tied to traditions that are meaningless in today’s world.
Sure the cohesive was if the family unit is important in any form of society.
Dishonesty will always destroy any type of family structure or unit.
The three standard cord of family, church, and government have been broken for generations. They have not been working together for a long time.
Where and when have the church take a stand for change, that has brought about lasting change for good in our society. Correction LIFE.
It’s a broken society. The forces for good are dying. Those that remain are also in the line, waiting for the dishonest politicians hand out.
Honesty and sounds of rod can bring the society out of it’s morass but we have no such thing among those who call themselves leaders.
The family remains at risk.
Moralistic dripple don’t bring about change. Relentless advocacy can.
To the writer: Man from Cedar Groove
If I was a typical airhead, I’d say you are delusional. Rather I would say you are misguided.
How many heads of family are pointing out the contradictory things politicians say every day? Which are lies And why don’t they?
How many heads of family are telling their family unit. Don’t vote for dishonest politicians?. That’s what heads of family units do when their kids are you young. They will carry those values through adulthood.
When will church leaders not only stop praying over the dishonest politicians, as they hold Cabinet meeting; but instead denounce them from the pulpit?.
Family units has to be grounded by values. Church leaders guide the moral compass of society.
What are the prevailing values in Antigua? It’s a Dog eat Dog, and keeping up with the jones.
The minute one can’t keep up they are discredited as a failure.
We both can’t identify ourselves on this forum, out of fear of backlash. It is one of many things that speaks to who we are.
Not long ago; a commented on the fact that no one denounce the lawyers groups across the Caribbean who attacked the PM of Barbados and Saint Vincents when they were critical of the judges across the Caribbean.
When then The Prime Minister of ANTIGUA and Barbuda did the same and it was pointed out; it was. prominent minister of the gospel who jumped to his defence.
That Minister of the Gospel responded with derogatory gutter political dribble. A classic example of the lack of moral authority within the religiouz community in my view.
Bad behaviors has to be denounced at all times irrigardless where it’s coming from.
It is my opinion that the Labour Party is not just a political party but a cult. From Papa to Lester and now the so-called Big Dog that has a dark evil shadow over the nation, we will be in for a rough ride until this cult disappears, it needs the country to come to it’s senses and recognize this for the future of their children before things get worse. BE WARNED!