The Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches is not backing down on its opposition to having Jamaican artiste, Alkaline, performing in Dominica.
Earlier this week Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, said that unless the artiste poses a security threat, the government cannot prevent him from entering and performing on the island.
But the statement did not go down well with Acting Vice President of DAEC, Pastor Arlington Wilson
“I am not necessarily in agreement with him,” he told Dominica News Online (DNO) on Wednesday morning.
According to Wilson, DAEC is duty bound as spiritual representatives of God to address matters that affect the nation.
“For example he makes reference to security risk,” he stated. “The fact is what we fail to understand is that there is a bigger security risk that can take place because of demonic activities.”
He noted that demons can transmit themselves in songs and speeches and “our young people have the tendency to gravitate towards these and that can pose a bigger risk than what he imagine or anticipate, and therefore we are concerned about that.”
Wilson made it clear that DAEC is not targetting Jamaicans.
“Let me make it very clear that the DAEC have always welcomed people to our shores,” he stated. “There is a difference between somebody being allowed to come into Dominica and giving somebody permission to work, it is two different things, he (the PM) has to understand that.”
The Prime Minister had said he is willing to meet with DAEC on the matter, a move which is being welcomed by Wilson.
“I am glad he is welcoming a meeting with us and I am looking forward to that meeting,” he noted.
He said DAEC will be meeting on Thursday to chart the way forward.
Alkaline, whose real name is Earlan Bartley, is expected to be the main act for a concert to be held at the Saaman Gardens in Canefield on May 2nd.
“According to Wilson, DAEC is duty bound as spiritual representatives of God to address matters that affect the nation.”
This false prophet needs to stop right now. Just last week a man was killed during a “Fete” and you said nothing. The so called “Demons” that you speak of are already in Dominica. They’re killing their fellow citizens in cold blood, being bailed out and then killing again while they are out on bail. Why do you continue to remain silent regarding indiscriminate cold-blooded murder on the island?
Our children are being molested and you say nothing. Maybe you should listen to more reggae music. Trust me, it will cleanse your soul and give you some realistic perspective on things. Your usual foolish talk is out of control.
DAEC STOP! Stop the hypocracy! you cannot prevent an artist from performing; Dominicans have a choice to attend or not to attend the show; STOP trying to depict what is good or not good for your fellow Dominicans. Please clean up the churches; there’s too much abuse going on: sexual, physical, emotional, domestic etc. It is heart breaking to see young children and adults are being taken advantage of from your so called of pastors, priest and church followers. You cannot shield Dominicans; we are part of the world. STOP THE HYPOCRACY! AND CLEAN UP THE ILLS OF THE COUNTRY.
you needed the votes of the DAEC before election. Now election over you can allow alkaline to come in …but Dominicans being who they are will forget and vote you in even larger numbers…..
If we thought Tommy Lee was unfit for Dominica because of his devilish worships etc.. See what Alkaline is doing “video from youtube” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga5GjCJuUAc shows Alkaline in a show with a shirt which said “lucifer and 666” it also have another devil symbol.
We don’t need alkaline to come here and inject all these evil and demonic things into our youth. Once it’s injected, he gets his money and he lives, we are the one who have to deal with the repercussions. I have learnt from primary school that “a stitch in time saves 9 stitches”.
Dominica let’s stitch in time before we have to deal with all the senseless crimes (let’s save 9).
This is just being stupid and hypocrites…. There is nothing demonic about his music… I maybe don’t like the fact that he tattooed his eye ball’s but what the hay… Should we reject every artist that the DAEC don’t like for one stupid reason or the other, will they just say every worldly artist is demon possessed . Eventually no artist will want to come down here to perform… If that day comes I hope they will be happy…. One love thenoun
Suppose I want to start an atheist church you wills stop me. It is my God given right to choose. Please deal with excessive drinking and fornication and adultery that is so prevalent in Dominica. And by the way Dominica always had homosexuals. You do not have to stop them from coming into Dominica, there are already there and you know it.
All you best not forget Sparta…we looking at a public relations disaster if the PM’s words are not aknowledged and they try to bar Alkaline’s entry. Alkaline is a bigger name than Tommy Lee, and if the DAEC causes problems this could be an even larger debacle than before.
Also, to not allow the man to perform because of supposed ‘demons’ is theocratic evangelical governance, not a government that would allow for freedom of speech and freedom of religion. I prefer to live in a society that prides itself on freedom of speech, expression, and religion, not letting itself be ruled by one single religious voice. This is not the DAEC’s version of North Korea.
Give me the old time Religion of repentance ,salvation ,restoration, faith and love.not materialism not money which is a substitute for God, .I am praying for Jesus to hasten his coming because it will be a better world.
he ask the pastors to pray harder but allowing this artist to perform….that is why our little islands would get any better cause we are trying to worship two masters and that just cant work…it is high time those in authority make up their minds as to who they worship cause God na sleep…and what we do in the dark must come out to light.
Prayer is one part of our spiritual warfare. But effective prayer is more than the ritualistic reciting of “prayers”. It involves intercession beyond the veil. It is about travailing in prayer.
We must first bind the strong man and then spoil his goods.
We must pull down the strongholds and demolish the fortresses of evil.
Jesus said “The kingdom of God suffers violence and the violent take it by force. It means “hands on”.
It means drawing a line in the sand and serving notice to the prince of darkness that “no” means “no”.
It means telling -[ and showing – the enemy so far and NO farther!
How many pastors understand this? How many of them are able to lead their people into it?
Some of them remind me of a sweet old pastor called the Rev. Mr. Fiddle. A great university bestowed upon him an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. He was then known as Rev. Fiddle, D.D. Some thought it was appropriate.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.
Could one explain to me where the devil or demons came from? i think from what i was taught in church as a boy is “God” created the devil. So it stands to reason since he created all things according to the bible he created the evil in the devil too. Please give me a break with tis foolishness. Don’t worry i know what your answer will be he created all things good…sure…he created nothing at all.
What your church taught you when you were a child regarding the devil was correct. However, they did not do the best job of teaching. You have been left with questions that should have been answered.
Obviously you do not want to know the answers because once a person knows they are without excuse and become even more responsible before God.
I invite you to visit our website http://www.livinghopeministries.ca There are 15 articles to read and 10 sermons to listen to. We won’t try to sell you anything and there is nothing to join.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.
Why don’t you stop bringing demons and religion into this. This is beginning to sound ridiculous now. I listen to alkaline, not once have I decided to turn evil no no no. If any person choose to turn evil because of listening to the the song (Not caused by satan) it’s the person’s fault making them simply weak minded meaning the problem was already there before alkaline even came about. Stop being so ridiculous about this we live in the 21st century. Time to put religion behind our back and follow our own morals which are good.
Morals came from God, whatever comes from God isn’t flawed, however following morals that are created by man are not always good. Please be careful of what you preach
The prisons are filled with people who put religion behind them and followed heir own morals.
Jesus said “If any man follow me he will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
Russia and the former USSR put religion behind them and found it didn’t work. When communism failed and the iron curtain collapsed the head of the communist party, the head of the KGB, and the head of the secret police in Russia all committed suicide the same day.
A former church that had been closed by the communist party and turned into a warehouse was reopened and rededicated. A large sign was placed in front of the building. It said THE LAMB WON! The faithful knew what it meant. The following Sunday morning hundreds of believers streamed into the building at the regular time.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist. Proclaiming that Jesus is Lord of all!
Pastor Wilson have you listened to even one of alkaline song before you go about and make your assumptions? alkaline music has been on your radio stations for almost 2 years and I sure not once you been to any of the radio stations in that regard. You have earthly control over your local churches and your home please don’t try and dictate for others.
Do you even listen to your local dominican artist because sometimes the lyrics are questionable but music is an expression of whatever that artist needs to put out and as you know we all express ourselves differently
Jesus said “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”
When people are full of the devil they will spew forth infidelity, filth, rebellion, and hate. It is in them and controls their appearance, speech and actions.
Such people suffer from a compulsion that borders on being pathological to express themselves by letting it out. Nothing less gives them relief.
In regular people it will come out in their conversation. If they are writers it will be seen in their written works. If they are singers it will be expressed in their choice of songs and in their lyrics if they are song writers.
An artist is heard by thousands in public performances, on radio and TV, and many more by CDs and DVDs. Few will give the time to listen casually. They either love his work or they have no interest in it. The
more enjoyment they receive from listening the more they – especially the youth – are influenced by the lyrics.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.
Make no mistake about this.
The members of DAEC know by their education and experience more about demons and how they project their influence than most people in the government.
Demons are drawn to individuals by their rebellion against God. Sins of immorality, alcohol, drug use, and pornography, alone in excess, or in combination, attract demons, and leave the individual open for them to enter. Possession frequently begins this way.
Unfortunately, with some musicians these things are their lifestyle. Their presence and performance can be the portal through which demons can enter an field, park, or auditorium and take possession of human beings. This is why in their concerts people are known to scream and pass out.
The pastor is right when he says this is a threat to security. Yes, it is something the PM should be concerned about. We are dealing with something here that is very real and not to be taken lightly.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill, D.D., International…
What the PM is not aware of, God will hold him accountable. Some people do not think God. He thinks that all will be well by allowing this man into the country.
I heard on a religious TV Call-In program, a young woman who called in said she went to a rock concert in Toronto. When she returned home, she heard someone outside her door. She could hear the boots and chains. She did not say what transpired or the host did not allow it on air.
This is what happens when people mess around with such people. We are not to welcome and rub shoulders with them. There are many more stories to this.
Some D/cans complain about the situation in Dominica. Let them welcome such a person and attend the show. They will experience their worse fears. If this takes effect, we should hear more about that.
Can you show a demon to someone as proof? Are we to make governmental policy based on Hindu gods and Thor and Zeus next? If a Muslim argued that Alkaline would bring on the wrath of Allah, should he be prevented from performing?
We need governmental policy based on, firstly, acceptance that many different religious views exist, not just Christianity, as well as non-religious views, and secondly on what there is evidence for. If we can reasonably believe an economic plan will work, it should be enacted (in an ideal theoretical situation, not in the corruption we have upon us now). Similarly, unless you can prove ‘demons’ exist, to tell someone they cannot legally perform as scheduled is a religious objection, not a governmental one, and should therefore be ignored until evidence of the claim, the existence of ‘demons,’ can be demonstrated.
It is fine to be religious but being fanatical and claiming things should be policy without evidence is another story.
Well said, Gabby.
There seems to be a lot of belief that demons actually exist. I’m wondering why they “exist” only amongst the very religious? I for one, would certainly like to see some scientific evidence that they exist.
I can’t believe that, in this day and age, people think that someone performing a song can actually conjure up a physical entity, which will then enter someone’s body. Really?!
I have just spent half the morning trying to convince a farmer that the reason that his peppers are being eaten by birds and his cabbage is unsold is not because some witch is cursing him, but because birds eat peppers and everyone has cabbage at the moment. some people need to get rid of the chains of superstition, and take responsibility for their own actions.
Gabby:
You say you are a scientist and you have asked me for proof or evidence of what I say about demons.
Did you know that 44% of American scientists now attend church regularly?
My limited understanding of demons comes from the Bible and over 50 years of full time ministry as a pastor and evangelist. A demon is not something we can put in a test tube. It cannot be seen. Nor can the wind nor electricity.
Belief in demons stands or falls with a person’s belief in (or rejection of) the Bible. If you believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God you will believe in demons. I encourage you to read the book CREATION by Grant Jeffrey, Ph.D. and also THE SIGNITURE OF GOD by the same author.
Please visit my website http://www.livinghopeministries.ca and click onto SERMONS. Listen to my sermon MANY INFALLIBLE PROOFS. I share evidences of Christ’s resurrection lawyers say would stand up in a modern court of law.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.
Rev Hill, (below comments)
How can 44% of American scientists regularly attend church, when only 51% of the total US population attends?
Yes, wind and electricity are only scientific theories, but there is a huge amount of evidence for their existence.
If belief in demons stands only, as you say, with a persons belief in the bible, then it stands to reason that (for example) atheists cannot be possessed by demons.
There are around 4200 different religions being practised worldwide. You don’t believe in 4199 of them. I don’t believe in one more than you.
And regarding the artist in question, personally I don’t like him. But I know many local children, unfortunately, are allowed uncensored access to his YouTube videos. Banning him from the country will just give him cult status and make the church unpopular with the young.
Please reverend, use your god-given [sic] brain. We cannot see wind but we can definitely observe and measure it scientifically. And we cannot see electricity (you somehow got that right) but we can see the photons that are generated by electrical current and we can definitely measure this phenomenon and it’s effects, so much so that it powers the modern society that allows you to be posting on here now. Now, tell me what proof you have of those demons that can be demonstrated, the way I see it, if something cannot be perceived, observed or measured by any physical means it means that it’s not physical and by that very admission it can be dismissed as non-existent
this is the most foolishness that i have read on DNO in a long time. this is the summit of nonsense.
What about the local demons? There are so many local issues that the DAEC need to address, but you hear nothing about that. The all the rum shops Dominica have in every corner why don’t the DAEC pressure the GOV to limit the amount of liquor license that they grant. Be relentless about that. Show some real concern
I want to warn all who are blind to Satan’s plans wide up read your bibles form a sincere relationship with Jesus and allow the spirit to lead. Who is not with God is with the devil. God is coming again soon and Satan knows he has but a short time, so he is doubling up his efforts. Who we form a relationship with and love more we would act like, look like, and serve. To some its all made up stuff but to those who love the God of heaven we know what warfare it is. It is a battle for the mind. Who ever had the mind has the whole man. The word of God said we aught to guard the avenue to our minds. And whatsoever things are pure and just and honest and true etc if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these thibgs .
No one can block what the heaven sees by covering their head. therefore the ones who commits sin will be the sinner in the eyes of God not man. may it be the artiste, promoters, country, Government/citizen/Church…We should not judge others and hide our own habits and sin…just to prove a point, God is not blind.
Pasta Wilson, the defence against demons is not to tell them “doe come here”. It is to be securely safe in the Hands of Jesus. Satan is like a wild, hungry, angry, wounded Lion, looking for people who can be devoured. If a person does not want to be devoured, he should know what to do. If the person still does not know, people like you, Pasta Wilson, should teach them. Satan is not barred from entering Dominica. He is always here! He is even very active in many DAEC member churches. You hear dat, Pasta Wilson! Lucifer is already on Isle of Beauty! It is too late to attempt to deny him entry. But all is not lost. If there is 1 pound of sin and evil in Dominica, there is 100 pounds of grace. So let’s talk Jesus and grace; and leave them Alkaline fellas to do what they feel like. I have no fear about Alkaline coming here.
They are within their rights to at least try. If they do not, God will hold them accountable for as much as not trying. If you are spiritually enlightened, you will know this.
Protest? All along you all have been asleep. Now that you are awake, your duty should be to fast and pray…have a prayer vigil in the vicinity of the airport and if God favours you all prayers, then as soon as the man sets foot on Dominica he would be converted. Or maybe too, you all could try to meet with him and share God’s word with him….hate the sin not the sinner…tonney man!
They can pray, protest, write and talk, all in one or one or the other. Whichever, they are doing their Christian duty. How many are doing this in Dominica as you?
If Alkaline can come to DA and in one day bring Dominicans into Demonic behavior then it clearly means the churches, priests and pastors have not been doing its job on island.
And this would only reveal our people are already demonic and Alkaline is just forcing them to come out.
DAEC something to think about and I am not a fan of Alkaline.
If you think so, it includes you. What are you spiritually and morally doing for the Lord, for D/cans and for yourself?
Just ban internet and t.v while your at it… God gave man and woman the gift of choice… ban asa and triple kay while ur at it too … we all sinners jus ban everybody
Anyone who goes to the concert in the 1st case already has the “demons” and stopping him from coming will not stop the young ones from listening to his music.
DAEC, the best chance allu have now in ‘stopping’ alkaline is just through prayers to God, he will do what he sees best.
Before the Elections Tommy Lee Sparta was banned. Now the Elections are over, its fine for Alkaline to come. You see DAEC, we don’t need your vote right now.
You may have a point.
But my guess is the Evangelicals in Dominica have a good memory.
Chances are they will rally the troops.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.
Really if so the. Dominica is soon to be the next North Korea. I was under the impression that Dominica was a free country.
You need not be told or reminded that D/ca is a free country. It is free for especially desirables and not undesirables.
These must be kept out of the country for specifically godly reasons and for the youths.
North Korea would not let Alkaline in.
The reason being:
(1) The devil
already has North Korea. He does not need Alkaline’s help.
(2) The Government of North Korea is very protective of its interests. They know the presence and performance of such western “entertainers” promotes rebellion against authority, along with drug use, and sexually permissive behavior. Evil as communism is, these things do not help its cause.
North Korea is not a democracy. The government has no need to dance to the tune of outsiders. Can you imagine their squatty little dictator cringing before people like that for fear of being sued?
Sincerely, Rev Donald Hill. International Evangelist.
Well if Alkaline is not welcomed to Dominica, then they might as well cancel/terminate World Creole Music Festival where artists from different countries sing various songs that are secular and not up to christian standard #DoubleStandardMuch. Also, they need to understand that politics and religion just don’t mix!
If you cannot think and have only 2 Sense, this J/can artiste’s lyrics is known to D/cans. They are unsuitable for a listening audience.
dese ppl need to stop wid der hypocrite self…. wen allu continue lik dis sum day its gonna spoil da path way for our young artist bcuz dey might hop to visit jamaica 4 wrk n be deny jus 4 being a dominican…
I am not a fan of the “artist” per se but I still cannot support the argument the Pastor is proposing. At the end of the day, you either sing songs that glorify God or songs that glorify self and man and materials. To oppose the visit solely on grounds of demons transmitting through songs changes nothing. If the artist doesn’t come down, his music can still be downloaded, there may still be radio edits and played on the airwaves and above all, YouTube and all these other mediums.
Most I can say, is PUMP positivity into our people’s lives. As humans, we have a tendency of shutting things down without accessing what the real problems are or finding solutions to what we think is going wrong.
For these reasons, he should be kept out of Dominica. Period!
Lol the show must go on , the government doesn’t even money to pay public servants, you think the PM is stupid . Trust me the government doesn’t want anymore fees to pay ……
According to Wilson, DAEC is duty bound as spiritual representatives of God to address matters that affect the nation. What? I did not hear him correctly. Did he say “DAEC is duty bound as spiritual representatives of God to address matters that affect the nation”? When did they finally realise that and when did they get that mandate, Recently? What a bunch of hypocrites!
Do you lack spiritual enlightenment? You who call yourself Apostle Mark, do you not think that you are also duty bound to cooperate with him to ensure that this man does not come to D/ca?
these churches in Dominica is a total wast of time.
If you mean DAEC churches, at least they are preaching the Word of God.
Our Lord Jesus Christ said, “Who is for me cannot be against me.”
I am a Christian and I don’t think they are a waste of time altogether. What happened to those churches is that they are the same ones who sing praise to El Suprimo and defend him and stay silent when he does his none sense. so el suprimo is not wrong in sendind them to pray more…..he is very right
Every man has his own free will to choose between good and evil. If the DAEC is so concerned about the artist’s performance then why not hold a joint crusade that exact day (May 2) and allow the people to choose between the show and the crusade. Let FREE WILL reign!! We all have the right to choose so please do not dictate.
demons? really? in 2015? you want us to take you seriously with this crap?
You sound clueless Pastor. God gave every human being the right to choose. We suffer temptation every day and choose our own path. So plz, shut the hell up and let the people choose their path.
lawrence Ettiene, what about the church not speaking up about justice for GON Emmanuel, the bin scandal, character assassination, passport scandals, reported attempted rape, viilas, abuse of public purse,200 million dollar loan, 300 million dollar loan( where all that money gone? ) , nepotism, victimization of Vescot Jones ……… aren’t these issues the DAEC should also address?
Keep your religion of my back DAEC.!!! I have a right to accept the” demon” if I so choose.
You have no authority to tell people who and what to listen to. You all religious practitioners can preach your religious doctrines but have no authority to dictate to grown folks what to believe or listen to.
DAEC ( Dumb Annoying Evil Christians)
So wait a bit, is this man saying that Alkaline has caused a lot of demons to be in Jamaica? Last time I was there no demon never check me.. and that’s because of my faith…Has the DAEC no faith?? I wish they would understand that Dominca does not exist on its own within the global economy. Additionally, I’d like to see them meeting with the PM to discuss more pressing issues…please and thanks.
Christian Must have faith, im a christian and no evil demon, has to come well good to mess with me, im fully covered with the blood of Jesus…FAith DAEC
let me point out something,,,,,,can Alkaline visit Dominica as an ordinary tourist on vacation? Will DAEC refund him his ticket. smmmmhhhhhhhhh….i hate hypocrites, u guys kids listening to the music…..i love alkaline songs, this doesnt make me an evil person….u have ur choice to go or stay home…SIMPLE…
I fully support Lawrence Etienne. That’s the truth of the matter.
DAEC, just be quiet, the prime minister said that there’s no threat,hypocrites alone….crimes are committed in dominica without alkaline and tommy lees.wats the point.
Let’s see who is going to cast the first stone
what this Government cant understand and have no idea about is how demons can be transform themselves. open up your eyes to the real deal its not about just enjoying the partying its after those singers go back to their homeland and drop all sorts of spirits on the island then you guys start calling for pray.
In light of what the DAEC states, that demonic activities pose a bigger security threat to the citizens of any nation is more than correct, but where I disagree with them is when, they the (DAEC) remain silent on too many other issues, and like a bunch crabs waiting to get out of the bag, raising their heads to kill a monster with one blow of the arm. They’ve been silent on the Joshua Ettienne’s matter, silent on Mrs. McLawrence’s gruesome murder, and more importantly, silent on reasons while our churches are so cold in spirit and cannot address the odds. A disunited body has no place fighting demons when it harbors to its own home.
The spiritual strength to re-establish the nation, solely lies in the hands of the church, but when the church, like the world, only seeks to look towards curative measures, more than preventative measures, they are even like dead men who do not know they are dead, but only know what it is to be alive from a dictionary.
Lawence Ettienne:
Much of your comment is true but it implies things that do not apply to the DAEC.
For example the DAEC is naturally against the evil things you have mentioned. You could not sit in any of their churches week after week and not know they oppose all wrong doings. Whatever evil takes place in Dominica is condemned by the very existence of the churches, and the ongoing preaching of the Word of God. But unfortunately once one of these things is done it is done. These are not things the DAEC can officially take a position on and speak collectively against to the government as it can with the Alkaline issue to PREVENT it from happening.
The mandate of the church is to preach the gospel and make disciples. Evil will continue in the world and things will get worse until Christ returns. Until then we can minimize the evil but not eliminate it.
Read: 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 12,13 and Philippians 2:9-11.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.
Rev Hill, the church has failed us and is now calling on the Government, yes, a civil Government for help! Pasta Wilson is leading a procession with a white flag in his hands.
So if I hear you correctly, once a murder is committed, there is nothing that the church can do. My issue with the DAEC is it inherent bias against so called “Demons.” My guess is, those who are committing cold blooded murder are saints and angels.
I don’t know or care about his music but I do know that there is no such thing as a demon, and that the churches are stupid.
Is Dominica to be ruled by witch doctors?
That demon thing is man-made, just as all religions. People are so religious that they have no sense of reality. Who gave us the beliefs and religions that we hold on to so dearly? Our forefathers were forced to become christians. They were taken captive by the Europeans, their enemies, who gave them these religions and ever since we have been catching hell as a people. They were forced to become christians because if they did not they would be tortured, lynched and killed. Religion is still used to keep us in bondage. They have us looking up to the clouds to a white god who will not and cannot save us from anything.
PEACE
Witch doctors is a term the Europeans used to describe our ancestors who used the power of the devine to determine things. They were a spiritual people and had a relationship with nature. They also used a lot of bush medicine or herbs for different ailments. That’s the kind of wisdom that they had. Since they were captured and brought into slavery, they were forced to give up their spirituality to embrace religion. Our ancestors were an intelligent and great people who built the pyramids with no technological tools. The pyramids are aligned with the universe and men marvel at that.
We need to know our greatness as a people and stop letting people define us. We need to teach our children about our history but on the other hand, we can’t teach what we do not know or don’t want to know.
We are the most religious people the world over and we are poorest when it comes to knowing our history. We believe and accept what the white man tells us without questioning its origin.
Hotep…
They are leaving GOD out of it and trying to solve the problem on their own, This will not work. These pastors are using self to solve the problem.As the PM said take it to GOD. He is the Almighty.The pastors and churches need to bind together , Keep week long prayer meetings and let GOD work.Right now they have left GOD out of it and using self. If this is the way they are going this performer will be here performing.And by the way how do they know about his music? So they listen to it.I have never heard that guy sing .I dont even know he existed. Pastors, like the PM says “GO PRAY and leave the rest to GOd” Put your faith to work and stop using self.IT looks like what you are doing does not involve GOD. Go back and start over again . YOU guys will get no results the way you are trying to solve the problem.And by the way tell your members to stay away from that show
Interesting! I state this sarcastically. You believe in witch doctors but not in demons? Is this not something? You are the stupid one.
I would never disown there are no evil spirits in the world. I deduce you are a non-believer and you do not believe in Heaven and Hell.
The Book of Genesis especially has informed us. Our Lord himself was tempted.
Furthermore, for your information, it is said that the majority of people who are in Hell are those who did not believe in God, Heaven and Hell. Choose the path with the free mind God has given you!
Can you tell me where is heaven and hell? Religion has blinded you so much that you don’t even want to acknowledge the history of your ancestors. I don’t believe in witch doctors. According to the European’s definition, a witch is described as a woman who has evil magic powers and a doctor is a qualified practioner of medicine. Therefore, you cannot be a witch and a doctor at the same time. Our ancestors were called witch doctors by the Europeans because they did not understand their spirituality. They used herbs, which are found in nature to heal ailments from which some modern day medicine derive.
Our ancestors did not have evil magic spells and their spirituality was not to harm or hurt as we have been made to understand. The European cannot understand African spirituality and therefore he has coined it evil.
It is time to awake out of that religious stupor because it is taking us nowhere.
PEACE
Election done DAEC we do not need your support until the next five years so shut the hell up and let me run my show, who are you all to want to tell me who to let into my country
This is the Dominica’s Next Youth Super Model. That’s what we mean when we say good things come to those who wait.
I will write him a calypso for the next season; idolising Dominica’s Jesus.
God is good all the time and all the time God is good. Alkaline gets to enter the Dragon’s Mouth.
He will enter it with fear and trembling where there is no turning back.
To DAEC
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over….”
Let your prayers and faith be the weapon against evil.
If young people had to get demons in song all you too late cause it is all over internet and radio.
No matter how religious people could be, as long as those things permeate their environment and make themselves visible, they will torment them, the good. People do not play with fire. It is better to stay away from it.
This fool should not be allowed.
One way for the Govt. to avoid getting themselves embroiled in an internecine conflict with fellow Caricom member Jamaica would be to charge the organisers with making inadequate provisions for staging this event in a safe and secure manner and prevent it from going ahead on such grounds if found to be sound and reasonable . The organisers could challenge, or even sue the govt, but the important thing is that the dispute would then be an internal, Dominican one with the artiste free to seek recompense from the organisers but not the Govt.
Demons? Seriously? This is why Dominica remains in the Dark Ages…this is the 21st century, not some horror movie. And we need to grow up and realise that, as well as realise that separation of church and state is critical to good equitable governance. Without secular governance, you have the danger of a theocracy, of one religion dictating rules for all citizens, disregarding the different religious and non-religious views represented by its citizens.
People have a tendency to mock and make a joke of something they are afraid of. In psychology this is known as a defence mechanism.
Others mock the concept of demons because they have not done the research. Demons do exist.
Possession is a reality, and only an uninformed person or a fool would deny demonic influence.
The New Testament records many cases of demon possession and deliverance through Christ and His apostles.
For 2,000 years the Christian church has acknowledge the existence of demons. In the library of the Vatican there is a section of books dealing with demons and demonology (the study of demons).
Psychiatrists have admitted they have seen patients with mental disorders that cannot be explained by medical science. Some of these patients have received help through ministers who practice the casting out of demons or exorcism.
Whole geographic areas have come under the influence of demons of one type of another.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. D.D.,…
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You people like to just say things like people should just accept what you say because you have some ‘reverend’ title in front your name. Please provide citations, studies etc from reputable sources that back up what you say.
People mock these bronze age beliefs because they are absolutely ridiculous, especially in light of the mountain of knowledge we have of how the natural world works.
Prove to me that demons exist scientifically, and then we can talk. I was raised in a religious family in Dominica but I am now a scientist, and I have learnt to base what I discuss on evidence and reason, on what would stand up in a laboratory test or in a court of law. Otherwise, you are talking fanaticism.
Rev, Please quote some scientific evidence for the existence of demons. (The bible is of course, in no way considered scientific evidence, even by theologians). And I have yet to hear of the Pope mentioning the existence of physical demons, although I don’t doubt the Vatican has ancient manuscripts on all subjects, including the ancient gods. I should imagine they make fascinating reading.
A theocracy
Christians world wide are praying “Thy kingdom come, …”
Soon Dominica and all the earth will be a theocracy. A man from the far past will ride into Jerusalem on a white horse. Nail pierced feet will mount the steps of King David’s ancient Throne. A nail pierced hand will raise the scepter over the nations. In that day the LORD will be King over all the earth and “…at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, … and … every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:10,11)
Democratic governments and dictatorships with their corruption will be abolished. Since that day BC in Israel’s past when they rejected God’s theocratic rule and said they wanted a king like the other nations no form of humanly constituted government has worked.
But the Kingdom of God is at hand
Please read St. John 3:3 and verse16,17, and vs. 36.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.
so why when election was here and the demon came to perform for the labour party they never spoke, at that time the demon could not travel in song ? am not trying to be political but we need to stop be like that, demons can travel through any means, are we gonna go back to the stone age, no TV, no radio, no nothing, your group only speaks when it fits you to be honest, i don’t support the DAEC because when for you guys to speak you don’t. so let the man come and free up… if is one time i support the PM is now Go Mr. Skerrit time for this nonsense to stop. i don’t listen to This Jamaican Artist, i wont be at the Show but am fed up of DAEC only talking when they want it to benefit them….
Discussions with Gov’t, orgainizers, and public views should have taken place 5 months ago; not now, when the artist is about to enter ours shores.
Alkaline + Skerrit = Salt & Water
Tommy Lee + Skerrit = Salt & Water
The common figure here is Skerrit. If the product is common, then somethng is not right with skerrit’s upstairs. Deep down not believe in equal rights and justice.
Why did not Alkaline sue the government of St. Kitts and Nevis for banning him?
It is exactly as I stated. They sought him out and invited him. He accepted and only then they informed the D/cans about it. Note how smart they think they are. They are to be blamed.
They remembered the Tommy Lee saga which they are responsible for, bringing him into the country amidst controversy. They foolishly did the same with this Alkaline. These organizers are not smart people.
Dominicans should take note and boycott that show. They would not try it again for the third time.
What a bunch of hypocrites!