Dear Editor,
It is a great shame when a man of the Holy Cloth betrays his congregation. It is an even greater shame that he has betrayed his Creator.
Jesus Christ, upon whom be Peace, spoke of such individuals in the past and into the future. He warns the people of this earth in Mathew 7:15, to beware of false prophets, who may come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
He knew persons would use his name to create trouble and turmoil, and Pope London is such an example.
I was utterly disgusted when I saw photos all over the internet and heard reports of this heinous act by a proclaimed man of God. How could a man charged with leading persons to righteousness allow his own selfish desires to take charge and stray from the will of Our Heavenly Father?
Since the story broke the internet, I have since been told that the aforementioned “Pope” has been involved in these activities for a number of years with many different women in his church, some of whom were married.
I am glad that this issue has come to light once again in society, so that persons can learn from this tragic example.
It must be noted that this issue is not only isolated to Guyana’s Christian Community. There have been many reports from across Guyana throughout the years where Pandits, Pastors, Sheiks, Swamis and other religious leaders have been involved in many compromising situations with members of their various institutions. This problem is even more prominent in many countries outside our borders.
I am hereby advising the general public, regardless of whatever religions we may be part of, to be cognisant of the people we look toward for spiritual guidance. I urge you all to learn to understand your own discipline, and do not willingly accept everything that is being spoon-fed to you by someone you know nothing of.
Every day, many women and children are being taken advantage of from various religious bodies because they do not seek the knowledge of God on their own, but only accept any and everything that their so called leaders say is right. These so-called leaders then forget the spirit and only seek to fulfil their selfish desires without thought of the damage they are doing to vulnerable individuals.
I pray that each of the women whose lives were deeply affected by this individual, seek much counselling and know that God does not work in the manner in which they were taught. I hope that each of them find peace and a new leader who will not ask you to sacrifice their dignity to a man for a blessing.
To the self-proclaimed Pope Emmanuel, you will be dealt with on the Day of Judgement. It was written in the Holy Scriptures that not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” shall enter into heaven. For he shall say “I never knew you: depart from me ye workers of iniquity”.
Sincerely,
Roshan Khan
