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‘Infidelity is a reality!’ – Hon Kedrick D. Pickering

- ‘I am ready for the debate!’ said the author Bishop John I. Cline on controversy surrounding new book
Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, who declared that Bishop John I. Cline’s book will soon elevate to the status of becoming a ‘New York Times Best Seller’ also stated that infidelity is a reality. Photo: VINO
“I never really saw a national debate, what I did see are groups getting together and debating the subject,” said Bishop John I. Cline as he officially launched his first book. Photo: VINO
“I never really saw a national debate, what I did see are groups getting together and debating the subject,” said Bishop John I. Cline as he officially launched his first book. Photo: VINO
The book launch took place last evening at Maria’s By the Sea, Tuesday October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
The book launch took place last evening at Maria’s By the Sea, Tuesday October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
He took some time to share a bit of his personal life while declaring that he considers himself to being a happily married man despite the fact of having three daughters with three different women. “I believe in the principles of monogamy, I believe in it. And do I struggle with it? Absolutely, somebody with my history obviously struggles with it and I consider myself a happily married man,” said Hon Dr Pickering as he noted that he can identify with some of the stuff written in the book. Photo: VINO
He took some time to share a bit of his personal life while declaring that he considers himself to being a happily married man despite the fact of having three daughters with three different women. “I believe in the principles of monogamy, I believe in it. And do I struggle with it? Absolutely, somebody with my history obviously struggles with it and I consider myself a happily married man,” said Hon Dr Pickering as he noted that he can identify with some of the stuff written in the book. Photo: VINO
It was almost a case of a full house at Bishop Cline’s book launch with those members of the House of Assembly not in attendance were Honourables Ralph T. O’Neal, J. Alvin Christopher, Delores Christopher and Ingrid Moses. All others were present with the exception of Hon Ronnie W. Skelton who was programmed to do the introduction of Bishop Cline on the Programme. Photo: Photo: VINO
It was almost a case of a full house at Bishop Cline’s book launch with those members of the House of Assembly not in attendance were Honourables Ralph T. O’Neal, J. Alvin Christopher, Delores Christopher and Ingrid Moses. All others were present with the exception of Hon Ronnie W. Skelton who was programmed to do the introduction of Bishop Cline on the Programme. Photo: Photo: VINO
Members of the Opposition Honourables Julian Fraser RA and Andrew A. Fahie were also present to show their support. Photo: VINO
Members of the Opposition Honourables Julian Fraser RA and Andrew A. Fahie were also present to show their support. Photo: VINO
Members of the Opposition Honourables Julian Fraser RA and Andrew A. Fahie were also present to show their support. Photo: VINO
Members of the Opposition Honourables Julian Fraser RA and Andrew A. Fahie were also present to show their support. Photo: VINO
Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) receiving a copy of the book last evening October 7, 2014 at Maria's by the Sea. Photo: VINO
Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) receiving a copy of the book last evening October 7, 2014 at Maria's by the Sea. Photo: VINO
Bishop Cline signing a copy of his book. Photo: VINO
Bishop Cline signing a copy of his book. Photo: VINO
A woman awaits her copy of the book. Photo: VINO
A woman awaits her copy of the book. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo:VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo:VINO
A section of the audience. Photo: VINO
A section of the audience. Photo: VINO
More persons at the book launch. Photo: VINO
More persons at the book launch. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo:VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo:VINO
Bishop Cline presents Ms Ayana S. Hull with a personal copy of this book in recognition of her contributions to its writing. Photo:VINO
Bishop Cline presents Ms Ayana S. Hull with a personal copy of this book in recognition of her contributions to its writing. Photo:VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo:VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo:VINO
Another close friend of Cline's collects his personal copy of the book. Photo: VINO
Another close friend of Cline's collects his personal copy of the book. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo:VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo:VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
Scene from the book launch ceremony held last evening at Maria's by the Sea, October 7, 2014. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Noting that when he made the bold decision to write his first book which he titled ‘The Monogamy Mystery/Natural or Un-natural’, Bishop John I. Cline said he intended for it to spark discussion not only within the shores of the Virgin Islands (VI) but worldwide.

“I never really saw a national debate, what I did see are groups getting together and debating the subject,” said Bishop Cline.

What took him by surprise were the prophetic words of Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, who declared that it will soon elevate to the status of becoming a ‘New York Times Bestseller’.

These thoughts were shared with those attending the official launch ceremony of Bishop Cline’s first book which took place last evening at Maria’s By the Sea, Tuesday October 7, 2014.

Indicating that he has commenced reading the book and finds to be one that must be read in its entirety Hon Dr Pickering said, “I would say this at the very outset, this is a New York Times Besteller.”

He took some time to share a bit of his personal life while declaring that he considers himself a happily married man despite the fact of having three daughters with three different women. “I believe in the principles of monogamy, I believe in it. And do I struggle with it? Absolutely, somebody with my history obviously struggles with it and I consider myself a happily married man,” said Hon Dr Pickering as he noted that he can identify with some of the things written in the book.

“This book is well written,” he said, adding that it includes some very provocative thoughts. He alluded to the way the story of the biblical character Abraham was put into perspective. “You were fair, you were critical but you put him into perspective and it made me even think that polygamy might be right in some cases...”

That statement was followed up with the legislator adding, “Yea, yea, yea I know what they going say about poor me now John.” He was very convinced that the book and its contents will be the subjects of discussion for a very long time.

Hon Pickering assessed the assertion that claims of divorces in the Virgin Islands outweigh the number of marriages which he now feels is indeed a reality. “We have realities to deal with. Infidelity is a reality, it exists… no matter how much Christian we pretend to be, no matter how much nice pastors and holy and righteous we pretend to be, it is a fact,” said the legislator.

Asked if he is ready to face up to debates surrounding the writings in his book, Bishop Cline said, “Yes.” He said that he thinks that he is convinced and equipped with the necessary information. “I’ve positioned myself to be able to defend or explain some of the things and positions that I have taken in this book,” he added. He says that he feels that he is blazing the trail for discussions surrounding the topic of Monogamy.

It was almost a case of a full house at Bishop Cline’s book launch with the only members of the House of Assembly not in attendance being Honourables Ralph T. O’Neal (R9), J. Alvin Christopher (R2), Delores Christopher (R5) and Speaker of the House of Assembly Ingrid A. Moses. All others were present with the exception of Hon Ronnie W. Skelton who was listed to do the introduction of Bishop Cline on the Programme.

The two were said to be best buddies and Hon Skelton being hospitalized sparked fountains of prayers for him and his family. 

 

49 Responses to “ ‘Infidelity is a reality!’ – Hon Kedrick D. Pickering”

  • lmao (08/10/2014, 09:07) Like (15) Dislike (15) Reply
    Where Fraser find that shirt? #dead

    I haven't seen his elbows showing since last election. LMAO!!
    • @ lmao (08/10/2014, 14:49) Like (20) Dislike (6) Reply
      Not to worry we have his wall robe set for when he because the Premier at least he will not be wearing any ugly bow ties and red socks!
    • the rock (08/10/2014, 23:09) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      John come out of those 4 walls of the church and preach the word of God and stop monkeying around writing foolishness,, come up by the ghetto, bring those coward men in your church too!
  • ann (08/10/2014, 09:08) Like (65) Dislike (2) Reply
    Dem just looking ways to justify dem cheating ways demam
    • Binocs (08/10/2014, 15:47) Like (3) Dislike (21) Reply
      @ Ann no one is looking for anyway to justify cheating. Read the book and you will understand from making ignorant comments.
  • xxxxxxxx (08/10/2014, 09:10) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    you mean the photo minister miss tis to get in ah pic well sah
    • @ xxxxxxxxx (08/10/2014, 09:35) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
      He was to busy asking ppl to give Archie a chance but the answer from ndp supporters is still no
  • LST (08/10/2014, 09:13) Like (4) Dislike (24) Reply
    Congrats to my Bishop.
  • Fuyah (08/10/2014, 09:28) Like (48) Dislike (4) Reply

    I wouldn't waste my IRIS on this F..T you will get more fundamental truths reading Dr. Seuss.

  • farmer brown (08/10/2014, 09:37) Like (37) Dislike (6) Reply
    You see why the ndp supported the outside child bill its all coming together
    • Jenell (08/10/2014, 21:55) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      Outside child act. My whole thing about this outside child act as you call it is, if a woman don't want "outside" children get their fathers assets then, please leave the men where they are. Do not get in a relationship with them if they have children.

      Next, if your husband get a child on your head, run for cover. Why stay with him?? If you forgive him, then you must accept the child and accept the fact that he or she will be entitled to whatever the father has. Ladies, it is not a sin to divorce an adulterous man. Remember that.
  • billyb (08/10/2014, 09:53) Like (49) Dislike (3) Reply
    THIS IS EXACTLY WHY OUR SOCIETY IS CRUMBLING...We claim to be Christian's yet we glorifying the act of infidelity. Yes, infidelity is a reality; however, so is murder, who will stand up to glorify that??? hmmm, although our "Christian" standards are changing by the second, let me remind you that the "Good Book" that we read and believe in states that NOT ONE WORD WILL EVER BE CHANGED FROM THE LAWS WRITING IN THIS BOOK (the bible).
    God waiting for ayo
    • Ms. Maduro (08/10/2014, 12:43) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
      But Billyb, we as christians should forgive and not hold malice in our hearts. Please let God judge them.
    • Stop point finger (08/10/2014, 12:51) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      If you offend in one you are guilty of all...God waiting on us
    • Yes (08/10/2014, 14:40) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      Because you know of this book being written on infidelity it means it glorifying it? 25 people quick to like that comment boy and i sure they ain't read the book self! People deal with infidelity everyday in private counselling sessions, the Topic exists with or without this book!
    • @billyb (08/10/2014, 14:58) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      You seem to be a reasonable person. There is a difference between a person stating a fact as a challenge and the glorifying it. The book does not glorify infidelity. It attempts to look at its symptoms and causes. Murder is a reality less, but less so a reality than infidelity. Murder is not commonplace. It is not natural for people to murder nor is it common. On the other hand, infidelity occurs in perhaps 95% of the homes in the BVI. It is a fact that we struggle with it. We should find out why and try to address so that our relationships can prosper properly. That is in essence all the author is saying. Get the so that you dont make misinformed comments.
    • To Billyb (08/10/2014, 20:32) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      I was saying the same thing, no wonder this place gone down and is the way it is. None to lead none.
  • Joc (08/10/2014, 10:42) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    @Fuyah, lol, lol, lol that Dr. Seuss comment was spot on funny
  • yo hot (08/10/2014, 10:56) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    Pickering yo hot (3 girls with 3 different women)
    • pat (08/10/2014, 11:17) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      this says something about Pickering's commitments, makes rules easier to ignore in other arenas.
    • 2% (08/10/2014, 12:57) Like (25) Dislike (4) Reply
      He's NOT hot. It is clear how he values morals and women and his statement is a clear indication of his arrogance! Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. I have no respect for you.
  • Need To Know (08/10/2014, 11:11) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    What is the cost of this "Hot" book and where can any purchase if interested?
  • Concern 1 (08/10/2014, 11:37) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Perhaps he was trying to start his football team but ended up starting a netball one.Anyway that's life
  • dd (08/10/2014, 12:47) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Lawd Dr slow down
  • Marcus (08/10/2014, 12:49) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    Another reason why I cannot encourage persons to attend the NLBC. God have mercy on their souls. Lost sheep they are
    • whatever (08/10/2014, 14:09) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      ALL Churches are the same in principle. ALL people that attend Church in the hopes that it will make life better for them are sheep. This is a fact.
  • smdh (08/10/2014, 12:59) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Will he be "donating" these to the schools as well.
    • Yes (08/10/2014, 14:53) Like (1) Dislike (12) Reply
      He perhaps should. It would help your children to have better interpersonal relationships than you have been able to and certainly how to look for love, a matter we hardly discuss with our children. It would promote more stable marriages and families and a better society if they knew the truth and decided to deal with the truth. The other way surely is not working.
    • Reply to smdh (08/10/2014, 20:38) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      Good heavens no-no donation to the schools. The kids don't need any more corruption as it is.
  • Yes (08/10/2014, 14:09) Like (2) Dislike (15) Reply
    @SMDH You are as ignorant as your comment. @ Marcus people will go where they want whether they are encouraged by someone else or not. The book has nothing to do with NLBC but because of who wrote you associate the two. as far as I can see you are the lost sheep. @Fuyah no one is asking you to waste anything, but then again you have more waste coming out your mouth than you know what to do with. If someone else other than Bishop Cline had written this book it would never be a problem, but some of you are too narrow minded to read and understand what he is really trying to say in the book.
  • @Marcus (08/10/2014, 14:51) Like (3) Dislike (24) Reply
    God does have mercy on our souls as he did not come for the righteous but to bring sinners to repentance. The members of NLBC do not claim to be perfect. We are sinners, saved by His grace, trying to perfect our salvation in an imperfect body and in a sinful world. If you and your church (if you attend church) have arrived at our goal before us, perhaps you should come to NLBC so that you can help teach us how to get there. Further, the Bible says my people suffer for lack of knowledge. You suffer because (1) you have no idea of the thesis of the book as you have not read it or would not be making these kind of statements and (2) you are happy to let others continue to suffer the consequences of infidelity instead of the church talking about it because you are perhaps too religious to deal with truth. The first is ignorance and the second is hypocrisy. The Bible cautions against both types of spirits. Read the book, then agree or disagree but quit judging people's intentions and pre-judging the book without having read it.
    • What The??? (08/10/2014, 15:07) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      Read this again and see if it makes annnnnnny sense whatsoever. He came to bring sinners to repentance? WTF? Why do people subscribe to such nonsense? It makes no sense whatsoever. Religion is the only place where things don't make one bit of sense but out of fear of 'punishment' people just buy it wholesale. Wow...
    • Marcus (09/10/2014, 19:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are clearly one of NLBC lost sheep. Smh. God held you.
  • aaa (08/10/2014, 15:06) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can someone tell me what did this man accomplish since he took office.
    • @ aaa (08/10/2014, 20:42) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      He accomplished many things for his white friends so do not let it be said that he ain't accomplish nuttin.
  • Virgin Groda (08/10/2014, 17:37) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    The party of the family is the party of anything goes!
  • 4rreal (08/10/2014, 21:44) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Dr I applaud you coming out say you have 3 children with 3 different women. It happens Doc. Life takes you many places. I have three too. First one I got caught up felt like I was stuck cause the child. Second and third time was with the woman I love. Hope you love your wife and you give her one too. Fyah!!
  • Plank (09/10/2014, 03:09) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    Infidelity. Hmmmm. Men are more tight lip about sleeping with someone wife or someone woman, than a woman is with sleeping with someone husband or someone man, A man doesn`t want to be seen as a home destroyer, neither does he wants the responsibility of taking care another man`s family, a woman doesn`t care, her focus is to get the man, so she will do whatever it takes. What I am saying is that women are mostly responsible for the infidelity that men are accuse of, women always have an excuse not to do this or not to do that, or wants to be bossy and controlling almost like two men living in the house, making the man feel less than a man, also, lots of them have a second partner, but like I say earlier up, its very tight lip. women are over protected in relationship dispute, they are always given the benefit of the doubt, its always a reason to blame the man. Most of the time, the good man end up as the bad man and the bad woman end up as the good woman, the woman story is seeing as Gospel, when its all twisted with deception and lies, and men, no matter how right are always wrong. ( I hope there is Paragraph like this in the book. ( I will get a copy, I am hoping to learn something and become a better man, then I will say, thank you Pastor Clyne)
    • @Plank (09/10/2014, 07:54) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Looks like you have a personal problem. You seem bias and hurt in your mindset.
    • Sherry (09/10/2014, 10:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      While I do not agree with everything you say and find it basically sexist, I will add a scenario.
      Given your argument, then men in jail for rape are there because women cry it. everyone is so quick to believe/defend them, but what if the woman is getting back at the man who doesn't want to play? retaliation.
      Now that is something to think about. Because it happens and a good man cannot get out from under the cloud of doubt.
  • sheer foolishness (09/10/2014, 06:14) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look either we going be a Christian society with one wife or something else
  • @@@@@@@ (09/10/2014, 23:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    the ignorance in some of these comments makes me sad
  • tk (10/10/2014, 13:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i only cheat in case she cheat on me so if she does it, it will cancel out the hand
  • can't believe (10/10/2014, 17:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    As I sit and read all of these negative comments it convinces me of the situation our beautiful BVI is in. How can we ever create a community of love and kindness when the majority of us spend our time displaying such hate for our fellow man. Can we at least make an effort to change our thought process to that of being loving and forgiving?
    And, by the way, please stop with the ignorant assumption that everything that isn't satisfactory to some, is the NDP's fault. Get a life and open your minds. The world is seeing our ignorance! Time to stop! Yes, if this offends you, go within and look in the mirror. Perhaps it is time for YOU to make a change.
    To Bishop Cline, congrats on your book! I can't wait to read it!! Life is about living and learning!


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