It is perplexing that, in 2021, in the midst of an educational revolution and a renaissance of learning, we should learn of such uncivil, barbaric, bizarre, evil acts being carried out in the name of religion. I am alarmed at how some preachers prostitute scripture for self-gratification and are quick to misrepresent the holy canons. And, when I discover biblical truth, I allow it to transform my life. I approach scripture not seeking to find support for my philosophy, but to allow scripture to inform me as to what God's will is for my life. I have been a student of world religions and, having embraced Christianity in general, and Seventh-day Adventism in particular, I have come to embrace the Bible as my rule of faith and conduct. I am now processing this statement and I really believe that such a phrase is worthy of reflection. Little wonder Karl Marx characterises religion as "the opiate of the masses". It's a chilling saga that has left civil society confused about the insidious effect of religion on the psyche of its followers. Over 900 people were killed in the Jonestown massacre, and only God knows what would have happened at Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries if it were not for the quick intervention of law enforcement officials.
The incident in Montego Bay two weekends ago is reminiscent of the 1978 infamous Jim Jones massacre in Guyana, when the Peoples Temple leader instructed all members living in the Guyana compound to commit an act of "revolutionary suicide". The more history there is to inform us the more sophisticated folly becomes. The older some people get the wiser you think they will become. The sinister works of menYour browser indicates if you've visited this link
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