Davis tells churches: I have heard you

Fri, Oct 1st 2021, 02:21 PM

PRIME Minister Phillip "Brave" Davis said yesterday he has heard "the cries" of religious leaders and is now looking at how best to safely relax COVID-19 restrictions on churches for the safety of all.

“I’ve heard their cries and we’re now reviewing how we can do so and do so safely and protect both the church and their members,” Mr Davis said when asked if the government had planned to relax certain measures on churches.
#He spoke after viewing the body of local religious leader Reverend Dr Timothy Stewart at Bethel Baptist Church yesterday morning. A state recognised funeral will be held for the religious leader today at the historic church on Meeting Street.
#Reflecting on Rev Stewart’s legacy, Mr Davis described him as a “sterling example” to all Bahamians.
#“His work to uplift the least amongst us has been notable,” Mr Davis said. “He achieved something that not many outside of the United States of America would have achieved by becoming president of the Baptist Progressive Movement, a feat that we don’t know will ever be achieved again and for that, we think of his life. It’s one that we need to uphold and uplift.”
#Religious leaders have agitated for restrictions to be eased on church services, funerals, etc.
#Earlier this week, Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander told The Tribune many church groups have now ignored certain restrictions, which they feel do not make any sense, considering the fact political events and more recently swearing-in ceremonies have been held with only minimal constraints.
#He also said the church leaders were eager to make their case to government officials in hopes of getting their concerns addressed.
#“As we begin to request negotiation with the state, a number of things the council would be interested in communicating about: one is the restrictions for funerals,” Bishop Fernander said.

“I’ve heard their cries and we’re now reviewing how we can do so and do so safely and protect both the church and their members,” Mr Davis said when asked if the government had planned to relax certain measures on churches.

He spoke after viewing the body of local religious leader Reverend Dr Timothy Stewart at Bethel Baptist Church yesterday morning. A state recognised funeral will be held for the religious leader today at the historic church on Meeting Street.

Reflecting on Rev Stewart’s legacy, Mr Davis described him as a “sterling example” to all Bahamians.

“His work to uplift the least amongst us has been notable,” Mr Davis said. “He achieved something that not many outside of the United States of America would have achieved by becoming president of the Baptist Progressive Movement, a feat that we don’t know will ever be achieved again and for that, we think of his life. It’s one that we need to uphold and uplift.”

Religious leaders have agitated for restrictions to be eased on church services, funerals, etc.

Earlier this week, Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander told The Tribune many church groups have now ignored certain restrictions, which they feel do not make any sense, considering the fact political events and more recently swearing-in ceremonies have been held with only minimal constraints.

He also said the church leaders were eager to make their case to government officials in hopes of getting their concerns addressed.

“As we begin to request negotiation with the state, a number of things the council would be interested in communicating about: one is the restrictions for funerals,” Bishop Fernander said.

 

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