Church, politicians losing influence
By Mike King | Mon, April 23, 2012 - 12:01 AM
THE CHURCH and the political parties are gradually losing their influence in the society.
Reverend Geoffrey Mayers made that assertion yesterday morning at the 57th anniversary service of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) at St Ann’s Anglican Church in Parris Hill, St Joseph.
“The church does not exist for itself but, I dare say, neither does the political party. We exist in order that we may be of service to our fellow human beings.
“Our church and our political parties are losing some of our influence because our focus may be too much on us rather than the people to whom we are called to serve,” he said.
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(-or it wouldn't be happening, would it?).
Call it a natural evolution
as the general populace learns to 'stand on its own two feet' psychologically
rather than depend on external entities for 'support'.
A welcome change all round -except for the churches and political parties, of course!
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