‘Fahie Gov’t can be the one to stop Easter Festival’ – Bishop John I. Cline
Unholy
Bishop Cline has in the past labelled the Easter Festival celebrations on the sister island of Virgin Gorda as “unholy” since he feels the events are in no way reflective of anything symbolic of the most holy week in the religious world.
"I don't think they should have moved in that direction to have such a festival or carnival on the holy week. I think that is so anti-religious and that I just can't get with," Mr Cline said back in April 2015.
The pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom on the main island of Tortola had added that to the best of his knowledge this issue has not been raised as one of concern with the people of the Virgin Gorda community but said he had in the past brought it up at the level of the Christian Council.
"I don't think it went anywhere but I think it's clear for all to see..."
‘Can’t serve 2 masters’
Speaking on JTV’s ‘Big Story with Ms Cathy O. Richards on March 25, 2020, Mr Cline reiterated his belief that the festival should be moved.
“You can’t serve two masters, you can’t celebrate the holy day and then at the same time have all of this carnality that is contrary to what you are celebrating. They just don’t go hand in hand.”
He continued, “But I hope that even after this the government would still give consideration, whichever government that is, that would have the courage to say, this is not well placed, not as a Christian community. This is not well placed.”
Christian community will back Fahie Gov’t
According to Bishop Cline, he firmly believes that Premier Fahie, with his government, can be the one to effect the change.
“The truth is I believe if anybody could do it, the Fahie government could do it… I think if anybody will do it he will, he can …I don’t know that he will but I know that if anybody [can], I think he can, and you know what? He will have the backing of the whole Christian community.”
Responding to a comment by Ms Richards that another pastor hailed the lockdown as a sign from God to stop the festival, the man of the cloth said, “I am not happy that this is what it had to come to because it not only shuts down festival but it also shuts down many churches at Easter which is one of the most celebrated seasons on the Christian calendar.
“However, sometimes God has a way of getting our attention and I am not saying that this is it, I am just saying that if I am to agree with the other pastor, there are some times that God would reel us in and say, you know what, you all need to consider your ways,” the Bishop noted.
The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival was set for April 11 – 13, 2020, a period in which the VI will now be on a 24-hour lockdown.
What is Easter?
Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion.
It is a very significant date within Christianity and is the foundation of the Christian faith.
Christians believe that Jesus, the Son of God, fulfilled prophecy and through his death, has given the gift of eternal life in heaven to those who believe in his death and resurrection.
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36 Responses to “‘Fahie Gov’t can be the one to stop Easter Festival’ – Bishop John I. Cline”
PASTOR GRI.....go sit yo backside down from up n down tryn to be up in everybody sauce and being a spotlight Wh8r3...good grief...u ain suppose to be doin the lords work, or prayin for ppl or something.....gahleeeee ur annoying.
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As a bizz man he is cunning
In the other realm I see “Jim Jones “ and hear “ Jim baker “
Please leave the V G people with their few days when family come to visit .
The Holy Week starts with Palm Sunday : The Anglican a d Methodist churches brought Christianity to the V I ; ALL of the others are BUSINESSES ( tax free) feeding off the “ less fortunate and vulnerable . Does New Life march on Palm Sunday’s?? We ALL going to Hell in a hand basket led by the Edge u cated
Brother/Sister you are delusional and you seem to be following and believing in false Shepherds! I am all for Christians following Christian leaders, true Shepherds that sincerely and wisely preach the true words of God, but NOOOOOOOO, ....Their history alone should have you terrified!
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It’s funny how he is so passionate about this, why aren’t you as passionate about Keeping the Lord’s day, the Sabbath day Holy? Oh and if you claim to not know the Sabbath day, then there should be no issues with the continuation of this celebration! As we don’t know the correct calendar days... right!!! Clean up your backyard first! Show that in thoughts and deeds that you are living by example in God’s word! You and some of your followers are very wic..... people!!!! Get mad now!!!
And the said he rose Sunday.
Well someone need to explain how 3 days occur from Friday sunset to Sunday morning. What are they actually following
love and unity all ah we is one in 2021.
He should break his curfew and do us all a favor if he gets locked away for a few months.
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Freedom of thought and religion,
Freedom to change one's religion or belief, and
Freedom, either alone or in community with others and either in public or in private, to manifest and propagate one's religion or belief in worship, teaching ,practice and observation.
I will utilize my freedom of conscience guaranteed in the BVI Constitution, in this blogg,to say that I was guided by the Holy Spirit, to agree with Bishop Cline 100%.
All Christians, who believe in God, and who believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God,would take time out to reflect on our savior jesus Christ,who died on the cross of calvary,to save us from our wicked sins.
But we are chosing that time,to have Karnaval and Bakanal.
Easter Festival should be banned indefinitely.
Change the date and change the time of year.
covid-19,is telling us,to stay home under lockdown, and reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
One love, BVI.
2. I dont judge, but who is more unholy than you with all your going out and coming in. Go sit down !!!!!!!
The Christians is who create Easter but they Not goin tell u tha ... do ayuh research it is one and the same
He ain real so it don’t matter check it fo yuhself don’t mind me
ALSO HAD MANY FESTIVALS UNDER PAGAN GODS..Any Nationals that are not jews are called Gentile Nations we who calling ourselves Christians it is being said of us we are only grafted in by way of the messiah... WHY IS MONDAY CALLED EASTER MONDAY AND WHY SHOULD IT NOT BE CELEBRATED WITH A NATIONAL HOLIDAY BY THE SAME CHRISTIANS WHO WANTS THE CELEBRATIONS TO BE ABOLISHED ...NEXT WILL BE TO ABOLISH AUGUST FESTIVAL WHICH IS ALSO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ....TO PUT IT BLUNTLY THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR LIVES FOR A "CAUSE"..
also it is not Them who has to become like us it is (WE) THE MORTAL MAN WHO HAS TO BECOME LIKE THEM TO GET INTO THE KINGDOM...THE PREREQUISITE A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TYPE OF BODY TO THIS ONE...CONSIDER ALSO
THERE ARE PEOPLE CLAIMING I DO NOT BELIEVE IN RELIGIONS...HOW DOES A PERSON'S BELIEF CHANGE CHANGE FACTS OR PROTOCOLS.... Why has everyone been sent home and wondering what to expect next....As the post Pandemic Diaspora....