An article regarding the recent deacon case

Hypocrisy stinks to high heaven

P AND I are strong believers in God, according to the Christian faith that we have been raised in.

But we hold no secrets or favours for people who parade in the trappings of Christianity but do other non-Christian things.

Certainly, the events surrounding the findings of a video recording of sexual behaviour with children that an adult, who has the church title of deacon, was aware of but did not report, has drawn our ire.

SICK IN THEIR HEADS?

I have read in both morning papers the reports of leaders of the church in question being seemingly annoyed that the matter was made public via the media. The damning statement that was made, suggesting that the event was a church private matter makes one want to scream 'Are these people sick in their heads'?

And what is even worse is the deafening silence from other churches who don't seem moved to think that this is something that they might get on their soapboxes and shout about. If someone were lobbying to legalise and launch casino gambling as a major event in Jamaica to attract tourists, the pastors, preachers, canons, deacons and reverends would be blabbing their mouths morning, noon and night saying no, this will destroy the nation's moral fabric.

So, too, if there were a debate about legalising homosexuality or same-sex marriages, or state acceptance of a demonic church, would we be hearing chatter and loud chatter from every corner of the religious community?

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

But where are they now? Are they deciding to put out a joint statement? They have never done this before. Are they waiting for the law to take its course and a conclusion be found in the courts? The law has never constrained their voices before.

Is it maybe that this now publicised event is actually much more commonplace than we would like to think? Could it be that there are many cases of sexually-abused children that church leaders know about and they have chosen to keep it to themselves in order to protect the pathetic reputation of their worthless churches?

CANCER WHICH DESTROYS

I think that 'Thou Shalt Not Be a Hypocrite' was one of the sins written on the third tablet of commandments that Moses broke on his way down from Mt. Sinai.

Either he broke it or some spineless pretend Christian knocked it out of his hand.

Whatever happened, the notion that it is okay to be something in public and something else behind the church doors is a cancer that will destroy a country like Jamaica, that fervently believes that it has religion and, in particular, Christianity, as a pillar to fall on.

Good Lord, even Portia the Prime Minister has been fooled. I wonder what she thinks of the holier than thou church now?

Jermaine's birthday bash

I finally went out! It's been a while but such is life. Carried out Nicole & treated Dale on his birthday. Carried some of my students too. night started off slow. You know me guys. I reached early. Party slated to start at 8pm. I reached 9pm. THey not even start the music yet! Dale, of course, laughed at me but just one of those things. Decided to go to Miracle to pass the time. Was packed. Chilled for a little while. Saw Kirk, the ever-present OBC rep, and chatted a little. Saw some cute girls but Nikki was cuter anyway. Nikki wanted to go inside so we did. Performers were not the best in my opinion but they meant well spiritually. I decided to act like a skettel (what's new!) to the extent people probably thought I was gay. I was THAT bored. Anyway, I dragged Nikki out of the church so we could return to the club. She was reluctant as she wanted to get her money's worth (Note: We went in FREE!) that's why I dragged her. Reached the club. Saw anothe rof my kids and we went up. Got a group rate since it was about 10 of us from GT coming in. Music was good. People were there. food was half-price. Couldn't complain. Found a spot and claimed it. Danced my white man dance but Nikki and the rest danced properly. I didn't care though as I am not proving anything. The music was getting people warmed up. It was a birthday bash so we had a cake cutting ceremony. Cake was being shared out and we listened to the live acts passing through. Jason Mighty, Ryan Mark, Blessed and Moses passed through. Jermaine did a little thing too. Had to leave early though as I had to return one of my kids home by 2am which we did. Overall a good night. Recharge is the 19th so we'll see how that goes.

Young Leaders

Reformed my cell group recently. 8 persons. I believe they will be future leaders of the church and I have the job of growing them up. 4 guys, 4 girls. They all have the qualities I've been looking for for a while and I trust they will walk into what God has for them. Will give you more details next month as I will try to spend more time with them. Who knows, may give you a personality profile of each of them one day. Pray for us please.

YMAC begins

Well, as told before, I am the Director of the young men arm of my church so I've been planning the first meeting for a while. We started July 15, 2006 with 15 guys attending and 27 guys signed up. Praise & Worship went well and we had a mini-prayer meeting before we started. Had a lively competition segment and divided the guys in two houses. The MOV leaders passed through and made encouraging statements which were well received. The next meeting will be August 5, 2006. If you are a young male between 13 - 24, feel free to pass through. You'll be welcomed.

Sorry Guys! (Again)

I have been SO busy! I am setting up my own business (Lumgan: watch out for that name!), YMAC started ( more details in another post), Job hunting ( need the quick cash) and attending church more than once per week (can you say the same?). Hear the plan. I will now post DAILY. No matter if I have something important to say or not, I will now post EVERYDAY. Hope I can keep it up.