In the post analysis of the 2013 General Election one of the factors many believed played a part in the Democratic Labour Party’s victory was the support from the religious segment of the electorate. The appointment of David Durant to the Senate by the late David Thompson may lend some credence to the position that wooing the religious vote was part of a political strategy. An insight into Thompson’s strategy whether he believed it at the time was the the Non-denominational Inauguration Ceremony which was held at Kensington Oval in 2008. It was an elaborate affair and possibly won the hearts and minds of countless Barbadians who subscribe to Christian values.
BU will never question the faith of the goodly Senator David Durant, he appears to be a man fully committed to exploit his religious influence to the advantage of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). If people (Barbadians) are so gullible to favourably respond to Durant’s manipulation we say all the power to the DLP for pulling the strings.
The BLPites must still be kicking themselves for losing the last general election. It was theirs to win. The news that Reverend Ferdinand Nicholls and company have formed the National Alliance of Churches and Christian Organizations (NACCO) will be observed with great interest. The stated objective according to Nicholls is “to create a platform for churches to come together and address national issues at a time when a lot of criticism was coming their way because of a perceived lack of unity.” BU believes there is another objective and we are entitled to our opinion.
Why start another group Reverend Nicholls? Why not add muscle to an existing group in the spirit of Christian love? So many Churches, so many denominations. What does is say to the observer? It says you guys do not practice what you preach. BU believes forming this group is about achieving power and influence over the gullible and unsuspecting. Like Durant your group will strive to manipulate and influence for political gain. Barbadians know your political leaning, you are a rank BLPite and that is your right.
And why must your group as the first order of business invite Evangelist Benny Hinn to participate in a national service to heal and bless the nation? Has Benny Hinn purchased a license to deliver this service or is it because he is a well known face made popular by the medium of TV? If Benny Hinn has so much religious cachet why does he not have a grip on his son who was reported to have beaten a deaf and dumb man during one of his father’s rallies?
Father please come for your world!
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