Time out! I'm in no way advocating for a "irreligious Bahaman society." Instead, all I'm saying is that religion should be left out of governing. This is because not all Bahamans are church going or even Christian. There are many other religions in the Bahamans -- which is great! I'm 110% all for folks getting into religion and whatever religion they feel most connected to (e.g. Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, etc). The more the better. But leave it out of Governing the citizens. Religion and Politics should not mix -- from both sides.
There needs to be a "separation" because not all Bahaman citizens are Christians. Some might be atheist and some might be of other religions (e.g. Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, etc). Therefore, since the Government needs to govern citizens of vastly different beliefs -- all religions should be left out of legislature and governing. What are you afraid of? There can still be a Bill of Rights and a fair/equitable rule of Law without religion.
Being gay or lesbian is NOT a choice. I didn't "choose" to be heterosexual, it's just how my brain is wired. The same applies to someone that is gay. They didn't choose to be homosexual just like I didn't "choose" to be heterosexual. It is simply how your brain is wired. For example, there is NO way on Earth I could wake up tomorrow and "choose" to be gay. And the exact same would apply for a gay person. There is NO way on Earth they will wake up tomorrow and all the sudden "choose" to be heterosexual. It is simply NOT possible. God made me the way I am and God made them the way they are too. God loves all his children!!
Kuddos to Mr. Johnson! It is a breath of fresh air to see a politician being 100% open and honest -- especially with something as personal and sensitive as this topic. That is what true leadership looks like!!
This article is 110% accurate. My wife & I are scuba divers and absolutely love the Bahamas. We typically visit at least 2 times each year (we are Americans and live in the US). However, just last night we just decided to visit Cozumel, Mexico over Christmas break with our 2 daughters instead of the Bahamas -- even though the diving in the Bahamas is significantly better and we strongly prefer the Bahamas over Mexico. The MAIN reason is because of the difficult requirements to enter into the Bahamas vs. the easy requirements to enter into Mexico. Trust me, I would much rather spend my $10,000 on the scuba, food, drinks, house rental, car rental, tips, etc in the Bahamas, but the requirements to enter are simply too ridiculous. As a result, Mexico will get our business and our money this time. Sorry!!!!
Stuart is the real deal and a keeper!! I've dove with his outfit more times than I can count and have even met him a few times. I can feel his pain, worry, and frustration in this article. Can't imagine the amount of stress he is going through as a business owner and someone that genuinely cares about his staff.
Best part, he is 110% correct about scuba divers... it is definitely a drug. We are all addicted and can't wait to get back into the water!!!!
ScubaSteve says...
Huh????? Stop him from diving? Would you stop driving your car if you got in one accident?
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ScubaSteve says...
What this "officer" did was plain and simple... murder. He needs to be arrested and charged with murder.
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ScubaSteve says...
Well said. Agree 110%. Education is the key!!
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ScubaSteve says...
Time out! I'm in no way advocating for a "irreligious Bahaman society." Instead, all I'm saying is that religion should be left out of governing. This is because not all Bahamans are church going or even Christian. There are many other religions in the Bahamans -- which is great! I'm 110% all for folks getting into religion and whatever religion they feel most connected to (e.g. Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, etc). The more the better. But leave it out of Governing the citizens. Religion and Politics should not mix -- from both sides.
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ScubaSteve says...
There needs to be a "separation" because not all Bahaman citizens are Christians. Some might be atheist and some might be of other religions (e.g. Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, etc). Therefore, since the Government needs to govern citizens of vastly different beliefs -- all religions should be left out of legislature and governing. What are you afraid of? There can still be a Bill of Rights and a fair/equitable rule of Law without religion.
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Posted 29 October 2020, 1:13 p.m. Suggest removal
ScubaSteve says...
Being gay or lesbian is NOT a choice. I didn't "choose" to be heterosexual, it's just how my brain is wired. The same applies to someone that is gay. They didn't choose to be homosexual just like I didn't "choose" to be heterosexual. It is simply how your brain is wired. For example, there is NO way on Earth I could wake up tomorrow and "choose" to be gay. And the exact same would apply for a gay person. There is NO way on Earth they will wake up tomorrow and all the sudden "choose" to be heterosexual. It is simply NOT possible. God made me the way I am and God made them the way they are too. God loves all his children!!
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ScubaSteve says...
Kuddos to Mr. Johnson! It is a breath of fresh air to see a politician being 100% open and honest -- especially with something as personal and sensitive as this topic. That is what true leadership looks like!!
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ScubaSteve says...
There definitely needs to be a full and complete "separation" of Church and State.
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ScubaSteve says...
This article is 110% accurate. My wife & I are scuba divers and absolutely love the Bahamas. We typically visit at least 2 times each year (we are Americans and live in the US). However, just last night we just decided to visit Cozumel, Mexico over Christmas break with our 2 daughters instead of the Bahamas -- even though the diving in the Bahamas is significantly better and we strongly prefer the Bahamas over Mexico. The MAIN reason is because of the difficult requirements to enter into the Bahamas vs. the easy requirements to enter into Mexico. Trust me, I would much rather spend my $10,000 on the scuba, food, drinks, house rental, car rental, tips, etc in the Bahamas, but the requirements to enter are simply too ridiculous. As a result, Mexico will get our business and our money this time. Sorry!!!!
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ScubaSteve says...
Stuart is the real deal and a keeper!! I've dove with his outfit more times than I can count and have even met him a few times. I can feel his pain, worry, and frustration in this article. Can't imagine the amount of stress he is going through as a business owner and someone that genuinely cares about his staff.
Best part, he is 110% correct about scuba divers... it is definitely a drug. We are all addicted and can't wait to get back into the water!!!!
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