The religious fraternity here believes that God has answered its prayers in light of the detention of dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee Sparta, after he was denied entry into Dominica on Sunday.
“All I have to say is we praise God greatly … he has shown to us that when his people come together and begin to pray with a united heart that God responds to the prayer of his people,” Chairman of the Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches (DAEC), Pastor Joseph Benjamin, told DNO on Monday. “I think God has said to Dominica that he has not forgotten Dominica, and he loves this nation and he wants to protect this country.”
DAEC has been one of the groups to openly oppose the appearance of Tommy Lee in a concert slated for last Sunday night.
The organization made its opinion known some weeks aback in a release which said it expresses “deep concerns with the decision by a local business entity/promoter to invite entertainer Tommy Lee Sparta to feature at a planned concert.”
It called for a boycott of the concert on the basis that “the lyrics of the music by Sparta promotes violence, a phenomenon that we are currently grappling with in our nation…”
Tommy Lee was denied entry and detained in Dominica on Sunday.
When asked whether or not the religious fraternity has the right dictate what type of music the general public listens to, Benjamin said no, but DAEC took a position on the matter and prayed.
“We do not have the right to do that, we took a position, we prayed, we believe God and we believe that whatever happens it will just be for the honour and glory of God,” he stated. “We do not have a right to decide for people what they want to listen to, who they want to listen to. We do not have that power, we do not have that right.”
He, however, noted that the religious community has a responsibility to do whatever is possible to protect Dominica, “from the inflow of any negative information that will affect this country in a negative way … we will speak against it.”
Authorities are yet to disclose to the public why Sparta who was to perform at a concert in Portsmouth on Sunday night, has been refused entry into Dominica.
What do we want? Most of the times it is hard to figure us out? Or have we already figured us out?
For a very long time the opposition has been blasting the Religious Fraternity for not taking a stance of things that they figure are important to Dominica, only because they say so; and also of course, only what they want them to take a stance on whether it makes sense to the Religious Fraternity or not, but only on opposition’s say so.
Now the same Religious Fraternity has taken a stance on something they believe is wrong; once again the opposition is not happy. Why? Go figure this one out. The phrase “darned if you do, darned if you don’t” comes to mind. It screams to us loudly as to what or whom is dictatorial in Dominica; because once again, the same people are taking cheap potshots at these same body of people.
It would seem only one set of people are always correct in Dominica and only they, it would seem. know what is right no matter how wrong they are.
i cyan even understand the ignorance in this place i was born in. all these religious nuts trying to tell people what to do and how to live. these pastors simply collect your money and do nothing but live lavish lives. the Catholic Church have schools all around DA that promotes and practices all sorts of prejudice and discrimnation against dominican children. yet you all acting as if all you hands clean. open your eyes dominicans put religion down and just be human beings. religious nuts are greedy they sit down in the houses you all finance eating and drinking al day while it have homeless people walking the streets of roseau hungry. why you doh see them coming out of their presbatry and pastor homes to invite single poor mothers and the homeless in for a bite to eat? alll you people need you wake the hell up!
I’m embarrassed to be Dominican, one close minded group leading sad
I really expected professionalism from dno. You simply removed the word “President” and replaced it with “Chairman.” pastor Joseph Benjamin holds no position on DAEC. Stop misleading people. Disappointed
Doesn’t surprised me. Same pastor bj that was talking bout his expensive rug in his house, n oh so big couch. Guess is the alone that have to live lavishly. Do they know what struggles tommy Lee has faced. Is he not human? But the hypocrites praying every day. If he is such a demon why not offer a helping help. Yet they rather press the young man. Only one set of negatives they seeing to pray for. Hope their children do not disappoint them. $%&*+-% hypocrites. This country will not rise with such small minded n bias people. Monkey see monkey do
A helping hand*
This is NOT Bernard Joseph aka BJ, but Benjamin Joseph. They are not the same person
The US has a part of its constitution something called the separation of ‘Church and State’ because the founders did not want religion to infiltrate or run the country .Unfortunately It is beginning to do this in DA. Instead of progressing we are going backwards. If you dislike the man’s music so much do not patronize it. Unless the man has a criminal record he has every right to be heard. It is a matter of time before other country’s reciprocate against us. I guess we are competing with Russia and Uganda for numero uno! by our actions we will soon get there.
its disgusting to see the thatcall themself christians fighting a man. Tommy Lee is a caricom national and has a right to FREE speech. you all are rejoicing thathe couldnt perform (which ishis job). now he loses out on his money andhis kids dont get to eat. thatswhat u pigs are rejoicing for??? some of the most sinful ppl are the same ppl in the church. 1of my women is a married woman. she ismarried to a pastor but she says he isnt good inbed and doesnt take ccare of her. you all go rejoice that to
This is more political than religeous. Here you have a self confessed god prime minister responding to the so called prayers of some christians. This is deliberat to buy votes…make no mistake about it.these guys are desperate, they will do any thing coming up to election. The opposition must handle this carefully and stick to the issue of Human Rights, which the govt has no regards for, as this case demonstrates. This had Nothing to do with security. Wise up Dominicans, you christians are fools to believe the heavenly God has answered your prayers because your actions have made this young man gain a stronger following with no souls won. What is your purpose on Earth? I have been tought that it is to win souls and to further Gods Kingdom in short. You have lost the opportunity to win one soul and with him goes many.you have failed. Dominicans will deal the earthly god at the polls. Change must come!!!!
“It is none of their business where the Labor Party is getting their Da*m money from. Go to hell, go to hell, go to hell.” -PM of Dominica
Enough said.
I guess only the PM has freedom of speech. Did the “Christians” condemn his words? I think not.
Seems we as Dominicans starting to forget the man is a human too! And he has the right to be sick… The religious people rejoycing at this is no better than the average man right now! #disgusted
Here we go again, the so called christian fraternity living a life of convenience and lies. Four pastors met with pm Skerrit on Thursday night up north and they were assured by the PM that Sparta will not be allowed to land at any port. So tell us exactly whichgod are they praising Jesus or skerrit , i think the latter.
the religious community has a responsibility to do whatever is possible to protect Dominica, “from the inflow of any negative information that will affect this country in a negative way … we will speak against it.” Why them are you not speaking about the wrong doings by Dominicans everyday, the drug abuse, rapes, killings, stealing and everything else. Why is there not a protest against marpin and sat for airing movies/tv shows that encourage crime??? The degradation of our society started way before TLS sang his 1st tune…why don’t we get that reaction for EVERYTHING that affects this country in a negative way….Sparta will not perform and i am sure society will not improve as a result
Ridiculous! SKERITT YOU COULD HAVE STOPED THIS ! THIS
IS YOUR FINAL STRAW ! CANT GET MY VOTE NOT EVEN ON MY DYING BED ! CANT STAND THOSE DUMP PEOPLE !!!
DUMB*
There was a time when religion ruled the world.It is known as the dark ages.It is very disturbing to hear Pastor Joseph Benjamin say quote “however, noted that the religious community has a responsibility to do whatever is possible to protect Dominica,” How absurd it is for Pastor Joseph Benjamin to believe such thing.This is the same attitude the religious leaders had in the time of the dark ages.The sad thing about this is, religious beliefs teaches people to be satisfied with not understanding other people and world they live in.
What a joy that “our God” could take the time out to decide what secular music and which secular artist will be part of our carnival, while hundreds of thousands of our African brothers and sisters kill each other daily with machetes, not to mention Syria, Kosovo or Ukraine. But Tommy Lee, coming to the second city, no, I won’t let that be.
Humans and our religions, always, amazes me.
so them hypocrites are rejoicing. For all the that the goverment officials saying that affecting the country and they remain silent on the matter. Allyou people cannot be serving God you all are serving man and for that allyou will pay. For all the crimes that goes on in the country you all have decided to stand up for a man singing his song. You jokers have just made the man more known to the dominican public you fools
It’s DNO making him more popular by having 6 breaking news articles on the same day about the man. That begs to question the character of DNO. I’m sure Dominica have more/better news than this garbage.
God is like the hub of a great wheel, with all the spokes representing different religions coming together at the hub. There is so much more than Christianity in our world, and all of them teach morality, kindness and love for your neighbors (even if you disagree with them). Dominica needs to get off the wheel of FEAR and begin to really live as one with joy, kindness and caring for one another. Dominica will then be a real Paradise on Earth.
DNO I suggest you post this story on BVInews.com also. just a suggestion.
doh worry with dem sparta… is because u a hard working young man struggling to do something to better urself.. if u was a white man u would see how much good treatment u wouldve get!!!hypocrite some of dominicans hypocrite!!!
They hate to see ghetto youts rise!!!
SMH…Are you DEATH? This is not music..this is not uplifting..this is fight music for high school kids..the guy always talks about loving demons and satan..He is not a Goth..he just like talking an taking kicks on being called ‘UNCLE dEMON”..I didn’t ask for him to go in cell but now he dere i couldn’t be happier for the guy..So much good reggae artist it have..get a real good one..not a nursery rhymes spitting fool..no metaphors no bars..can hardly spit a 16…just a set of satan ..demon..skull…kill bill nonsense..smh>>
KKK any better?
Tommy Lee – Maniac Lyrics
“Everybody get scared when mi rise from di dead
Kill we no more an kill family first
Mi evil so till Satan seh fi build
You run to di pastor mi shoot up di church
From mi likkle an a grow mi friend dem seh mi curse
Over border line mi a step to di crime
Cyan find mi soul good luck wid di search
Things get bad den bad den worst”…smH…
i guess he is a very nice guy…smh>>I have nothing against the guy but lets not be hypocrits..this is not ART..We love chaos so we feed on this stuff..but MAKE NO JOKE>>this is not art..
So why the &*+% u interested in listening his music. No one said he was nice guy his trying to make his daily bread like every one else. Why the religious believers not attacking the lodge n etc so bold in Dominica. You need to stfu
You just another idiot..not even special..just another..if that is what u call making ur daily bread..the guy says in his song “satan send him to build’ and he will kill the pastor if you run in the church..there is not art..atleast tupac, biggie even snoop had some sense in their madness..but this is not metaphoric..this is not genius created lines..it just blasphemy and most of his songs is that same demon concept..you want me to be glad..Love Jah and Live and DeCountrywillProsper
“The religious fraternity here believes that God has answered its prayers”
had nothing to do with God. It was the action of some un-Godly people, treating a human like an animal
I hope the said religious fratrnity will be jumping yp in the band, come carnival Monday and Tuesday. You all cannot stop carnival, so you pass it on Tommy Lee.
Mr, TLS I hope you get better after your short stay in DA, and you take back these memories with you to JA… The HARD floor you slept on is to remind you of the hard trail of mountains our ancestors climbed to sell their goods in Roseau and those same mountain trails our children walked to School everyday, the COLD night you spent will remind you of the ice cold rivers and showers without hot water every Dominican has bathed in because we had no heat or running water, the HELPLESSNESS you felt from being detained is the helplessness one feels having to send their child to school on an empty stomach, the hospital that took care of you for FREE should teach you that we care about our people and the people that spoke against your performance are the ones standing up for morality in our country and putting a stop to miss-education and poison of children’s minds in the name of entertainment… after all the struggles and all the sacrifice that bad apple will not enter this barrel. UDOHREADYET!
Those religious groups are just a bunch of hypocrites. You condemn his music, you should also condemn the way he is being treated. All Gods children and remember he sent his son not to save the righteous but sinners. You police officers are being tough on the wrong people.
Your trip somebody like that because you don’t like his music?, then don’t listen to it
With all wat allu say dre I hope allu will be like real people of God n talk against all dem bobol and ting skerrit doin……….also wen gay cruise going n cum later in d year I hope allu mouths will nt be shut…….
A good thing I belong to no religion its just me and my god…. foolishness alone Dominicans can fight for
the promoter almost sell them and they thought it was an angel smh I am very disappointed in Dominicans and if this is a government decision then I call shame on the government part in this nonsense.
P.S.
What the hell religious people they claim to be listening to Tommy lee songs if it is so demonic stupes! Like my granny saying …. ALWAYS GO AND DIG POO POO WHEN ALL FINISH SAY IT SMELLING!
Fraternity: …an organized society of men associated together in an environment of companionship and brotherhood; dedicated to the intellectual, physical, and social development of its members…(no one else)
The difference between this fraternity and the westboro church?
nothing.
both are misguided, deluded and so far up their
I am sad for Iran–oh, wait, sorry, Dominica. I confused one theocratic government with religious zealots in it for another. My bad.
Dominica, you need to grow up and realise that there are many different faiths and stances on religion out there, and the only free and fair way to practice any religion is to allow for diversity, including in entertainment. You cannot prevent things from entering the island and then act surprised when everyone wants to listen to TLS’ music (for example). And unless you can scientifically prove this thing about “evil” entering the island through people like TLS, don’t say it like it’s a fact.
Sorry to inform you but we have moral standards… if you’re idea of entertainment is spewing hate and murder to children and adults alike then you need an exorcism yourself! religion is not the issue… this is about the moral high-ground and we have it.
you must be young and dumb… can only see what is in-front of you.
FYI the problem with Iran is not religion. Iran issue is they let their religion control the government as a matter of fact the religion is the government. i doubt you could say the same for Dominica. The issue at hand is not a religious one.
To UDOHREADYET
There is something you need to understand about moral standards.Morals should not be legislated and people must not impose their morals on others period.Everyone is entitled to have their own set of morals for themselves and not enforce their morals on others or set some kind of standard to as to what is acceptable or not acceptable morals. and this is what religious people just do not understand, thinking they can impose their morals on a Nation.It is one of the reason why we have all these wars, intolerance and hatred in the world, religious people imposing their morals and beliefs on people in the name of God.
To say that religion is not the problem causing this controversy is somewhat arrogant and sound like someone with a tunnel vision who does not want to see religion for what it is, very destructive.You second comment regarding Iran is contradicting and full of jargon.
LOL Always Including Gods Name In Nonsense Like this. It’s all man involved in this, who are we to decide what the young man is doing is wrong. In his mind he’s jus entertaining making some money to survive..but ther are the people judging the young man calling themselves people of God , when they themselves out ripping off poor people in the name of God so they can live their luxurious lives.
We need positive lerics in songs these days especially for our negertive thinking youth,gangster regGae tomuch violence,tomuch shata me no gangster yu na get get me dalla.
Do foolishness in the eyes of man and think God is not watching. Artists sing/perform for their money, are they worse than those screaming halleluiah for money, using Gods name as an anchor? praying for the right reason is done because of faith, not because of anger or to prove to others I told you I/we would…
But guess what some people may lose their jobs at the airport…are they gonna sing with their false prophets for their daily bread..? With a good layer this Guys will win their case, and make us as a nation look foolish…
That is only news and that too will pass..
Was it God or was it Skerrit who answered the call? but then again Walter said Skerrit was Jesus so hmmmm
I thought the olympic saga was a disgrace, but this one top it off. Remember the world is watching.
The people who would have attended the show would in no way be in the audience of the pastors church nor the pastor would not get them to come to his church on the said date and time of the concert. who knows their (pastors) sons and daughters maybe fans of Tommy lee and could be part of the audience in attendance.
Pastor joseph benjamin we hypocrite set off pple
“Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Benjamin you must stop misrepresenting God, tell me, how is it plausible for God to get glory from a country violating a man’s human rights? the church prayer the government got emotional, and acted illegally, this has nothing to do with God, or answer to any prayer. Father forgive us.
pastor I thin we need to take a Jesus approach to these things. we need to evangelize. why didn’t you set up a meeting with him while on island and speak to him. Bring Jesus to him. show him that Jesus is love and compassionate and no matter who we are Jesus loves us and will forgive us. This will create a greater impact. As Christians we need to stop preaching to the choir but instead go into the highways and by ways and speak to those among us who are yet to fully understand the magnitude of God’s love. who knows probably we could have turned his life around by we taking a different approach to his coming on island and help convert him to Christianity.
allyu know very well when artist come, they sing take their money and go. where were they going 2 see spatter.u that pya pya person talking about we. u no Christian so stop your we business. when we go out 2 the byways, do they listen 2 us. I fed up with allu pya pya people, crying down a religious stand. get off de computer, go and pray
@…. I told my self that I was not going to make any comment on this fiasco that’s going on about this dude Tommy Lee. But your comment is so true that I am forced to comment. The so called ”Evangelicals” so read their bibles and then really evangelize the nation instead of worring about this guy. So many of them have in their homes lyrics of several calypsonians and I do not hear them complai about them coming to DA to perform. Their are so many other artists who sing song with subliminal messages, and we allow our children to listen to them, yet we make such a big fuss about TLS. Now for those of you who plan to give thumbs down that won’t bother me. Unless you read the “ENTIRE BIBLE” that is the old and New Testament you are just wasitng your time to give me thumbs down. re-read the Commandments of God as found in Exodus 20, and then make your comments to my blog. And lastly if we raise our children according to the bible we would not have to worry about these artiste coming to perform in our beloved country. Do you all plan to take part in the up-coming carnival? Something to think about!
Pastor Benjamin, now go and attack corruption and division in Dominica. On that the Evangelical Association has been silent. Hypocrites.
You would swear is a hurricane dat change course away from us eh
in truth and honestly this whole thing is just saddening. Seriously….religious fraternities rejoicing? What is the reason(s) for their rejoice? From all of this it seems as if he was denied entry because of religious affiliations….but I wont jump to that conclusion. I love Dominica but quite frankly I am not happy at all with this whole saga, its not settling well with me especially when you see headlines like the one above. While you all are rejoicing on petty things like Tommy Lee not getting a chance to perform, there are so many issues in Dominica you all can make your business and try to improve. This is absurd and to the highest degree of hypocrisy.
they think everyone believes in the pagan ideas that mortals can be impregnated by their god….fire BURN you evil ppl
So God doesn’t answer all you prayer when all you pray against crime.child abuse.murder.rape.drug infest.corruption.and the list goes on.all you those one day Christian there..
We are not preventing Dominicans from listening to so called “Uncle Demon” you all can listen to what you want but we as Christians will not accept what this man have to offer or even perform on this island. People we are living in the last days, open up your eyes. The devil is on a rampage and he is not going to stop until he gets your soul. Now is the time to accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior before it is too late!
I am not surprised. Remember when a Minister of Government said to some Dominicans during a rally, “who do you want, Jesus or Barabas,” referring to Skeritt as Jesus and Mr. Edison James as Barabas. The reply was Barabas. Therefore, you expect them to be in their glory, freedom of speech in song does not mean anything to the DLP supporters.
Bouyon artists will soon face the same fate…
Another show between the religious body and politicians. “when his people come together and begin to pray with a united heart that God responds to the prayer of his people,” President of the Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches.” Pastor Joseph Benjamin himself has been labeled by the Christian church here as a cult and he is not even allowed to preach in several churches on the island. So I hope they can come together to pray against dis-unity of the church. While what he said sounds religiously correct, the question is, where were they all along when wrong dominated our island for so long? Or are they performing their religiuos show based who does what? Their show is sure not based on spiritual conviction. Where were when:
1. Hon. Matthew Walters, a devout Catholic referred to Skerrit as Jesus and Edison James as Barabas? Similar sentiments were also made by Hon. Peter St. Jean who was at that time a pastor / preacher. None of them condemned that? At a time when he was not even married and you know….? Exo. 20:7. They were comfortable with that I guess.
2. Evangelist Peter performed the spiritual blessing when Savarin was controversially made president? They knew many Dominicans in all walks of life, be it DLP, UWP,DFP, Christians and non Christians did not support the manner in which it was done and when people planned to protest. skerro sent police all over. Where was pastor Joseph Benjamin and others? Why did they not pray against that? PA was the one that performed the blessing. How hypocrite! Read 1 Cor. 8: 10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;
11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
As a young man that spent all his young life in Antigua during the reign od the ALP, pastor Joseph Benjamin came to Dominica as a laborite and he supports everything done by the DLP and says nothing. Strange he talking now and I am left to wonder if it is a religious stance or political especially knowing how the organizers who are laborites, but do not support the nonsense of Skerrit.
As a strong believer in the Almighty, I am appalled to say the least by the statements made from the Church Leader. We are all God’s creation. We should never rejoice when another suffers. We are to win souls for God, not assist in strengthening anything contradictory to the teachings of Christ. Injustice is an unrighteousness, it is wrong to violate an individual’s human rights. I totally condemn all inhumane acts against this fellow Caricom brother.
well my GOD that I know is too big and intelligent to have his name in this embrassing situation these pastor need to fast and pray also listen to the voice of God and stop doing thing in there human strength.When God fight a battle know demon in hell can challenge him so my advice to these pastor do the right thing fast and pray and do silent. let God get the glory
This is clearly a joke.. Religious Fraternity rejoices.. lmao
We rejoice at keeping a Caricom citizen out of d country??????????????
Blessings to the realest lawyer in DA
Church ppl makes me sick… they are the probs of the world
i really dont get why this communuity is so bent on blocking a jamaican dancehall artist fr coming to dominica to perform for an hr or so, get paid, n fly back to jamaica. r they really that deluded that they think that blocking a performance of one man is gonna rid the country of its evil doings?
they need to take a look at their own church. cease committing adultery and statutory rape, that will better the country. the country’s leaders need to stop the bribery and corruption, that will better the country. quit trying to take a man’s meal out of his mouth, allow pple medical assistance, that will be a better use of ur time. pray for others instead of trying to hold them down. that will help the country. i’ve so had it with these pple
“I think God has said to Dominica that he has not forgotten Dominica, and he loves this nation and he wants to protect this country.” I guess God only knows Dominica in certain respects, what about unemployment, natural disasters etc. Where is God for all of these things? While I have not listened to any music of this artist, I really don’t understand what the real issue is here. His denial of entry has nothing to do with God and prayer. It’s simply because certain religious fractions and persons were adamant about having this individual not perform here, and the relevant authorities caved into the pressure. I really think that religion dictates too much of what happens in Dominica. Not all of us subscribe to your religion, and some of us are not religious too.
I have never heard of Tommy Lee until now, but the whole situation was unfair and sir this is not answered prayers that’s a misuse of power.
Dominica need to think before they do things cuz right now the on the route to becoming a communist country and will end up being left in the dark after all the help that they got from other countries they wanna Dennie the man entry same people saying airmen same ones turning cat behind close doors what ever happen to do on to others as you would like them to do on to you
allu blaming allu god once again. I guess the Dominica immigration is God when convenient. CARICOM People, the fanatically driven church is NOT speaking for Dominicans. We want our relations to grow stronger with you, not deplete. We strongly believe that you are aware that the church is responsible, not god, and certainly not Dominicans! This is a desperate, willful, and a feeling of hopelessness, on the part of the clergy to destroy what little unity is left within the regional sector. We will fight this outrageous blatant position taken by clergy members, to dismantle our love for each other. We stand in unity!
Dominica is already down de gutter not one man da can make it worst. Dominicans are too bias and stupid. let Tommy Lee be. Dominica is going to have a very hard time getting any other
Caribbean artist to come to Dominica after what they did to Tommy Lee.
Amen……….I wonder who will come to perform for festival after this……….
i disagree Jamaicans rejected in America and other places left right and center…buju in jail in miami and the other day there were many Jamaican artists performing there….Jamaicans don’t even want the guy in their place…Dominica aint lose nothing here! well nothing good at least…
I doubt it to be honest…not even Jamaicans want tommy lee and all yuh crying for d man so…other artists will surely come to DA…don’t be fooled!!
Good job! I encourage Christians in Dominica to stay united and continue in prayer because God answers prayer. ..and don’t worry if this reach in court, OUR GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF THAT TOO!! WE KNOW THE GOD WE SERVE!!
No man…allu sickening
Or skeritt
God didn’t deny him entery into D.A , the government did. It’s 2014 people need to rememeber WE SHOULDN’T JUDGE SOMEONE BECAUSE THEY SIN DIFFERENTLY FROM US. Besides some of dem christain have more skeleton in their closet than my family plot in cemetry.This was a cher bias act on the part of the people of D.A .They should have atleast informed the man he wasn’t welcome in D.A instead of embrassing him like that at the airport.Do unto others as u would like done to u.judge not……
Not ” the people of D.A “, it was the church. Fact!
Those that sleeping with pastors hope that will stop too because God is seeing that too..What about the greatest commandment” love”..Do you all hypocrites keep it?
“The Religious Fraternity Rejoices”, is this true? Whoa! People of God are rejoicing the persecution of a Caribbean artist is unbelievable.
I am no fan of the artist, I do not know his songs, I tried to listen to one played on radio and did not understand a thing, but he has a right to perform to people who have a right to see him. The religious people have a right to protest but they have no right to prevent other people from listening to what they want to.
I guess Skerrit will intervene after all the damage is done, like a hero. But the government of Dominica must be held responsible for that shameful behaviour.
They knew the guy was coming they could have issued a ban long in advance.
Well said and I just hope the people of Dominica dont fall for his explanation. I dont like artists that sing “RAP” but I wouldnt prevent them from comming in but if their are legal reasons for preventing them then that would be another case. Why was Tommy Lee treated in that manner, we have to keep calling for the reasons who will respond is yet to to be seen.The Custom officers were told by someone higher to stop Tommy Lee so we cannot put the blame on them.
Or does this have to do with the continuous plan is bring down the ” DOUGLA FAMILY ” by those who are hidding in the dark we all know Ian is just use as a mat in his party .
CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE….. IS A MUST
Good job! I encourage Christians in Dominica to stay united and continue in prayer because God answers prayer..and don’t worry if this reach in court, OUR GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF THAT TOO!!
Demon vs jesus guess what? Demon got knocked out. PrAise be to god
That is strange, your god did not answer your prayers so you had to resort to using undue influence to have your will. I thought your prayer said “Your will be done, not my will”. Bunch of hypocrites you all are.
he already possess u?
In Jesus name there shall be no backlash no financial penalty. All principalities and powers are under our feet.
Frenz no congregate so I speak without foolish intimidation that doom and gloom is going to befall me.The same religious puppets who claim that they don’t get involve in matters of political nature are going to politicians to get their wishes met and then they come back and say that it is god’s work. It is not far fetch to assume that the Sparta situation is as a result of the work of politicians in government – no doubt and anyone who says otherwise are simply being . Yes I said it. We know that the religious leaders who don’t get involve in political matter did write a letter to the PM regarding Tommy Lee Sparta – tell them to deny it.
Well if god punish Sparta by bringing the country into dispute, definite law suits and tremendous set back on our tourism promotion then god sure have a F up way of doing things.
Get ready for another decline in church membership in Dominica. This is history repeating – Rastafari back in the 70′s, were driven to madness and the church was in the forefront of the battle, to ensure that the movement did not take ground, therefore rendering them defeat. The church membership is taking a downward slide once again, and they are not happy. They are blaming the youth now-a-days, since the youths are not in line with their tunes of bondage. This is going to hurt the church very badly
Now pastor go and pray against all the drugs that coming in every day, against the high level of immorality that will take place in the same blessed Dominica streets, oh please pastor don’t stop on Tommy lee. I want to see demonstrations against the spirit of incest, pedophiles preying on young kids getting them pregnant. Dear pastor still don’t stop because you still have another demonstration for all the Paris and destitutes in roseau streets.
Lets continue long after Tommy lee is gone because we removing the spec in his eyes when the log in ours.
Hypocrite religious fanatics
Let them foot the legal bill, we shall see how happy they going be afterwards….fools. This is a PR nightmare around the Caribbean for Dominican and Caricom….
This is one of the most hypocritical statement made by a christian…. And yes they do not have the rights to say who we listen to or not…… The are not obligated to attend the show, therefore Tommy Lee should not be penalised because of their thoughts or actions
Am not condemning the act of god in no way.but seriously think that the people in thus country are very hypocrite.the non perfomance of tommy lee is not going to solve crime or stop crime from happening in no way.if u dont support tommy lee then its simple dont buy any ticket and dont attend the show its simple.why does the christian society has to stop him from performing? And we have pastors in churches hear having sex wit church members.stealing using god name to make money.i think this is outrageous
Pastor Benjamin do you know that while you sleep on your expensive bed sheets at night..many of your congregates children still sleep on the floor on peenez mattress…you should be ashamed of yourself..why don t you put your emphasis on eradicating poverty in y church
So if Tommy Lee promotes Demonism or what ever the hypocrites put it as, When the church decides to bring TD Jakes or Kirk Franklin who is in the illuminati do we have a right to protest? Hmmmm
I believe these christians are too hypocrete… what kind of christians judge their own people. If you are true christians then only God should judge so stop the hatred and confusion. stop act like tommy Lee is the one causing these crimes and violence in dominica. we dominicans know that even if tommy lee perform or not, that some people may still listen to his music and other bad music as well either in home or public. what about the gay ship that been coming to dominica and nothing was being done about that. that is way illegal than tommy lee music because god cretaed man and woman and not man and man. remember when tripple kay sang bullet through ur head. so dont act like dominicans dont know or do anything bad. im really against them arresting someone innocently who did dominica no wrong. who wanted to go to the show can go and who didnt then keep quiet. then christians playin part and when the pastor was having sex with his own church people. so things happen everwhere especially in the church. christians not suppose to church. yall sound like yall really hate the guy when the bible say love one another. and coming together as one is not throwing out one away from u . thank you so free tommyleee!!!!!!!!~walks out pissed and hurting~
just a bunch of hypocrites in this country…. there is so many things for DAEC to protest about yet they don’t.. incest, child abuse, drugs, corruption in government, corruption and abuse in churches and the list can go on and on… look at what they are rejoicing about…yet the ills of society are there for all to see… HYPOCRITES
Some of this so called religious fraternity do worst than tommy lee,which of the commandments has he broken ? what about all those haitian voodoo workers who they let in,
A Lot of jamaicans don’t support tommy lee, not only jamaican just Caribbean people on a hold, but never have I seen a country gone this far, the virgin island wanted to have him ban to, religios people say he is a demon but when the bishop spoke to his managers he apologized. Now see why my husband didn’t want to move to jamaica. Tommy lee singing in Dominica would not have made it any worst it would still be poor.
Let freedom reign in this country….i did not realize at the next level is close the doors were closing on freedom
Pure foolishness. These hypocrites use the name of god to glorify their own selfish motives.
If Tommy Lee’s dilemma in Dominica is god’s work ebeh these christian god is bias wi papa. Thee man performing everywhere else- god did not punish him in Russia last week but god choose to punish him in Dominica.
Well if the machination of corrupt politicians and corrupt religious leaders is the sign of god’s goodness then I can only assume that god is a politician.
Yeh you hypocrites – cast me into your hell but be sure that I will organize a welcome party for you hypocrites.
There are so many issues in this country and no man jack talking.. So many ….eg pastors abusing young members, politician taking advantages of people all in the name of welfare, prominent high rankers of our educational institutions abusing males like females all in the name of seeking an education at the expense of innocent body parts. men of the law abusing their own kinds in houses, where wives has to seek other place of abord for the kids……come one Dominican. Is that the same country where carnival is accepted, with black devils on the road and women half naked, is that the same country where the gay boat bring in the most income. Really….hmm God is not mocked.
The context that this guy Joseph Benjamin said:
“I think God has said to Dominica that he has not forgotten Dominica, and he loves this nation and he wants to protect this country.”
Proof that He dosent even believe in god. He said I THINK. Well i think your a hypocrite, taking someones daily bread. Now this mess with tommy lee is global i wonder if crime will drop in dominnica…
Voodoo allu do on the man, who is the demon now!!!!
The prayers of the righteous availeth much. They said the same about Jesus and his disciples when he was doing his work. They say he was casting out demons by Belzebub. so no surprise there.
rejoice i hope allu will ay the dam bill and not the tax payers money