Wrong will always be wrong regardless of whether we be religious, atheist or agnostic.

Dec 11, 2021 Letters

Dear Editor,

Kaieteur News – I am troubled. I am sad. I am concerned about what seems to be a lack of reference points in our society; an ignoring of unchangeable absolutes! Wrong will always be wrong regardless of whether we be religious, atheist or agnostic.
Who teaches a toddler to instinctively say NO when ordered to do something? That innate rebellion is in each of us and must be tempered! By now you must be wondering where I’m heading! Here goes…
Where are we as a Nation when our precious young people, seemingly unaware of how valuable they are, in school uniform, shamelessly perform and record sexual acts and post them on the internet? Have we become so “modern” that the still small voice of conscience that nudges us when we do wrong, has been muted? Have we as parents failed our sons and daughters by not instilling in them, at an early age, that they are fearfully and wonderfully made and should allow nothing or no-one to tarnish that image! Has shamefacedness and dignity been relegated to the dustbin of archaism? Have we as a nation/ society unwittingly sent the message that doing wrong is ok – just don’t get caught?
A few weeks ago, we read about a Permanent Secretary caught taking bribes in a ‘ sting’ operation. That case file traverses back and forth from the DPP to the police.
Meantime, in another ‘sting’ operation, staffers in the Health sector are caught selling vaccination cards. The former (the PS) is the recipient of a ‘decent’ salary. The latter may be underpaid. Wrong will always be wrong, regardless of who is the perpetrator, and we trust that justice, tempered by mercy, will be meted out in a fair manner (if it is to be called ‘justice’).
King David, that distinguished statesman of old reminds us in 11 Samuel 23: 3 “…He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”
According to Martin Luther King Jr. : ” the time is always right to do what is right”. Let’s get back to basics – Fear of God, regard for our fellow human being. Only as these values are seen as a priority and are routinely instilled in our homes, schools, places of worship and even recreational spaces, will we have a society, filled with individuals, brimming with and fulfilling their potential; a society of which we all can be proud.

Regards
Claudia Heywood

Discover more from Kaieteur News

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Latest News