The Tribune

EDITOR, The Tribune.

“SUFFER (ALLOW)THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME”:

How long the abuse of women and children has existed on the planet; hundred years, five, thousand… always been there. In society knowing it was here, suddenly it becomes more transparent; those with money cannot hide it any longer. The corruption attached to businesses, governments and the rich hardly ever made it to the newspapers. But a transparency is beginning to happen. We’re now seeing things that one never imagined could happen. Compassion is finding a home in the hearts of many.

It was said that could not happen; old axiom, if you have enough money, power, or influence, you can keep everything hidden or pay for it to go away. That has stopped in recent times. How many famous people are going to jail for what they have done in the past? The numbers are increasing daily. What has been seen in long past times is not acceptable now.

Now there is a turning point in this country, this planet. It’s the beginning of the clean-up. So many things will be seen all through this planet, exposing the horror going on with the abuse of children; kidnapped off the streets, never to see them again; sold into sexual slavery. Some even bred for bearing and giving birth to other children. What can be more horrible! Some have even had their stomachs ripped open to obtain the child they’re bearing to be used for medical purposes like stem cell therapy. What can be more horrible! Right here is this nation, not long ago, this heinous crime was perpetrated against young girls by a well-known demonic individual. It was going on for a long time right under the noses of many. These crimes were committed in the underground of the influential, or celebrities, or even the filthy rich, where no one can touch them.

Those who support this despicable action use their power and wealth and prey on our children. But now we must come together to expose perpetrators and secure our future, our children’s future, and our grandchildren’s future. All shall be exposed. It’s in the field. The level of human consciousness cannot any longer conceal the tragedies against women and children in this nation. Can the level of women now in the higher ranks of leadership in our nation speak to a change of compassionate direction for our women and children? Even to this day we cannot come to a definite decision on marital rape!?

When we follow the headlines, we learn that there will be a lot of famous and rich people who are the serious perpetrators and abusers. Mother Earth can no longer tolerate the abuse of her children; the consciousness of humanity neither can allow such crimes against children and women. This is the beginning of the clean-up and the beginning of light across this planet; but this will take probably a generation before we can look back and see the dramatic results.

Many community partners now will be the catalyst to bring about resolutions to this age old crime against the most vulnerable in our society. We wish to have this holy and bold place to which they can freely flee to obtain the care, love, warmth and solace they so deserve. Compassion is beginning to happen in our society. We all need to become aware, be courageous, fearless in pursing the demons who prey up our children and women.

In our nation we have only just recently passed into law the necessary instruments to deal with sexual offenders, namely Marco’s law. However, we still lack the fortitude, or cohunes, to institute the accompanying tool of for the public listing of sexual offenders. This may be the next step of courage to be unmindful of those in high places who may have historically offended in this regard.

We need to be eternally mindful of the poignant warning given by Marian Edelman when she writes: “Inattention to children by society poses a greater threat to our society, harmony and productivity than any external enemy.” We are presently smack in the midst of this reality with the daily birthing of more and more internal enemies of the state. Yes, our children are the “darlings” of the nation. But they can so easily become the demons unless they are properly nurtured and cared for.

Call them “darlings” only when we have done everything in our power to assure that every child in our land becomes an esteemed, proud, loved, cherished and cared-for individual. When we have made certain he/she is securely set on the path of self-esteem, self-worth and productivity, then and only then, can we claim them as our darlings.

We need to be even more vigilant now as many families, in this very rich country, can only afford one meal per day for their children. What a tragedy this is as it sets the stage for further sexual molestation of women and children being enticed by unconscionable criminals.

And I end with this powerful admonition of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who witnesses daily the scourge of absolute poverty in his country:

“A church that is in solidarity with the poor can never be a wealthy church. It must sell all, in a sense, to follow the Master. It must use its wealth and resources for the sake of the least of Christ’s brethren.” Tithing was never meant to enrich the ecclesiastical gang. And who is the church? WE ARE THE CHURCH! “Suffer the little children to come to me for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

Or will we continue setting them on a path of suffering and want, where no tender and caring hands reach out to them and lead them into the Arms of Jesus?

Our blessed women and children need a holy place where even the angels find a home, a fortress to which our children and those much above child age can find refuge. It is a home of benevolence augmenting the metamorphosis of a place where all children are safe.

Those who welcome souls into this abode are way showers, the bearers of the light of enlightened consciousness. We pray our nation of my years of growth and independence become the shining light for many nations to follow.

Joseph Darville

VP RIGHTS BAHAMAS

May 16, 2024