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An absurd, insolent comparison

Aug 07, 2008 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,
I refer to the letter “Noise pollution perennial on the Essequibo Coast” (Kaieteur News 04/08/08).

Mr. Khan considers the “sermons of priests” as “lawlessness” and believes “our country can earn some revenue by stringently enforcing section 174A of the Summary Jurisdiction (offences) Amendment Act.” He even considers religious ceremonies as “noise pollution.”

One cannot compare the noise pollution of “the minibuses, cars or unprincipled business” with the sermons of priests; to do that would be absurd and insolent.

Very often what emanates from most minibuses, cars and unprincipled businesses is depressing, dark and deleterious.

Not only is it often without recognisable tune, pitch, cadence, or tenor – and even without melody, harmony, or regular rhythm but is also so profane that it is unrepeatable.

However, from the few sermons that I’ve listened to, whether in the country areas or town, the scenario is totally different.

Preaching from the pure Word of God, the Holy Bible, the word loves echoes. Our country is on a brink of collapse economically, spiritually and morally.

Gas prices are rising, the cost of living is escalating; depression, despair and distress are now the order of the day.

What better time is there to shout aloud that there is still hope? What better time is there to proclaim God cares?

At such a time of spiritual desperation, Guyanese need to hear that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life and neither is there salvation in any other for there is no other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.

God is love! Mr. Khan, should we really consider that as an offence, or noise pollution or lawlessness, whether it is preached on the pulpits or on the mountain tops? Should we penalise, criticise or persecute a priest for words of such comfort?

Don’t be so hasty to discriminate against; let’s seek to make Guyana a better place.
Navindo Tinsarran

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