Bahamas Faith Ministries International President Dr. Myles Munroe said recently he is disappointed the government has failed to abide by the results of the 2013 gambling referendum.
Munroe said the Christie administration seems to be ruling the country rather than governing it.
"I guess the opinion of the public isn't important anymore," he said when asked to respond to the Gaming Bill.
"I thought there would have been some respect in regard to public opinion on this.
"We are very sad in some quarters that more discussions have not been done with regards to details on it. We are receiving almost instructions, not discussions.
"When you get that feeling that you have no contribution to make anymore or what you say is not important anymore and what you feel is ignored, you almost feel that you are useless as a community.
"I hope this doesn't carry over to other future activities that the government is considering."
He said such actions produce apathy among the population and when that happens, citizens stop participating in the process.
Munroe was among a group of pastors who opposed the regularization and taxation of web shops and the establishment of a national lottery.
The majority of people who voted in the referendum last year voted against it.
Recently, Bahamas Christian Council President Dr. Ranford Patterson suggested the religious body may take action following the tabling of the new Gaming Bill.
He said the government would set a dangerous precedent if it chooses to ignore the results of the referendum.
Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the bill will be tabled at the end of the month.
The Gaming Bill would prohibit web shop owners from allowing foreign visitors to gamble in their establishments and would also prevent foreigners from gambling from other jurisdictions through websites operated by web shops.
Casinos would have the exclusive right to foreign players, both locally and online, according to the amended bill.

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