CHURCH & POLITICS

The vision for “The Balance Between Church and Politics” was birth as a result of the alarming rate of crime and violence currently plaguing Jamaica. Dr. Donette Wright understands that the election period is a time for people to exercise their franchise and freedom to elect whomever they choose to lead them. It is also a right that the generation-long before us fought for many years ago. People died for the freedom we enjoy now. As such, we ought to respect whoever emerges as the peoples’ choice. It should also be a process that must be confidential. Hence, the reason we enter the polling booth alone in some countries. “Party colors” are not worn. Therefore, no one should not be ridiculed, criticized, or ostracized. There should be no room for intimidation for political points, or credit in any form. Whether you agree or not, voting is a basic right of every citizen. The church should educate its members on why it is necessary to participate in both general and local elections. Policies affect the church directly and sometimes indirectly. Hence, politicians need to educate pastors about why they need to find a common ground. Things must change by merging both parties; it is expedient they come together from time to time, as the Jamaican Motto says, “Out of many, one people. But sadly, during the election season, they become so divided. Why war? When it only causes massive bloodshed? Change must come for the betterment of the country.