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Last Updated: Feb 6, 2017 - 2:32:04 PM |
 The event that took place on July 10th 1973, was the most historical and
meaningful event that I’ve experienced outside that of the acceptance
of Yeshuwa Messiah (a.k.a. Jesus the Christ) as my Lord and Savior.
As
time went on there was a great sense of pride, joy and excitement being
displayed both far and wide among the grassroots of our people. And
then something happened that
made the significance of July 10th to be viewed by many Bahamians as
just another event or day in the life of the Bahamas.
What
happened ? I’m glad you’ve asked, and even though you may not agree
with me; I’m okay with that and I respect your views.
But
nonetheless here we go. The Older Folks had a saying that says “Time is
longer than rope” in other words, the rope of your belief / methods of
operation is not longer than time; for time which is governed and
controlled by God will eventually prove who’s right or wrong.
Watch
this ! The acknowledgment and celebration of the historical event of
July 10th 1973, was supposed to be a symbolic, perpetual celebration and
up-lifting of the heads and spirit of all Bahamians (Black & White)
as a result of the advancement and development of the Bahamas post July
10th 1973.
But to the contrary, and as with everything that has the
potential of being good and building
a Better Bahamas; the jaws and stronghold of politics get involve and
now here we have it. July 10th, The Bahamas Independence Day and its
celebrations has been watered down and reduced to a political football,
and is celebrated by many Bahamians to the extend as to which political
party (P.L.P. or F.N.M.) is governing the country at the time.
How
could men and women (politicians) who would have experienced that which
took place on July 10th, 1973, be so immature and stupid as to allow
their politics to divide this country insomuch that the fire of
Independence has left the hearts of many Bahamians?
The theme or
focus of this Independence was “Seeing Independence through the eyes of
our youths” I stand to be corrected if this wasn’t the case.
But just
to show you how dangerous and divisive politics can be; in watching ZNS
local news as they interviewed members of the (F.N.M. Torch Bearers
& P.L.P. Young Liberals)
concerning this year’s Independence celebrations.
Both of these
groups response were solely politically based in the representation and
promotion of their political party; there I saw the methodical
continuation of the spirit of division by the politicians through the
eyes of those youths.
Mr. Prime Minister / Mr. Leader of the
Opposition when will this end ? The destructive, divisive trend that
you’ll have fostered in our once beautiful Bahamas. We’re always
talking about vision in this country and I agree that there are some
areas that you men (as leaders) needs help in as it relates to vision;
but when it comes to this destructive, divisive trend in our nation,
even Blind Blake and Stevie Wonder could see how it’s taking a toll on
the Bahamian people. Please Stop!
If this was really about the
youths, why is it that you couldn’t have the Torch Bearers & The
Young Liberals working together from in
February leading up to July 10th ? But then again it’ s all about
POLITICS, POLITICS, & MORE POLITICS.
This thing is so bad, in
that even the church is caught in the middle. But I hasten to say to
the religious leaders (Bishops, Apostles, Doctors, Pastors, etc;)
despite how you try to fashion / tailor your messages to fit your
political views; God is not a P.L.P or F.N.M. and no amount of prayers
and speaking in tongues can change that.
If we’re serious about
building a Better Bahamas we need to stop playing the political &
religious games and seek to unite the Bahamas thereby we all can stand
side by side and shoulder to shoulder and proudly sing our National
Anthem.
Lift up your head to the rising sun Bahamaland
March
on to glory, your bright banners waving high
See how the world marks
the manner of our bearing
Pledge to excel thro’ love and unity
Pressing
onward, march together, to a common loftier goal
Steady sunward tho’
the weather hides wide and treacherous shoal
Lift up your heads to
the rising sun, Bahamaland,
Till the road you’ve trod lead unto your
God, March on Bahamaland
Happy Independence:
For questions
or comments contact us via E-mails:pastormallen@yahoo.com
or kmfci@live.com
Pastors
Matthew & Brendalee Allen
Kingdom Minded Fellowship Center
Int’l
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