Last Updated on October 18, 2020, 5:44 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Members of 49 churches across Barbados came out in strong force to show that they are standing up against the legalization of same-sex unions in the country.
Over 200 people marched through Holetown, St James, and had placards in hand, and sent a message to the Government that the church does not agree with making same-sex unions legal.
Behind a music truck and control and the guidance of members of the Royal Barbados Police Force, the peaceful protest started at Trents Playing Field, to Sandy Crest, and back to the playing field where a mini-rally was held.
Dr Veronica Evelyn, Executive Director of the Family-Faith-Freedom, said that the gathering consisted of leaders and worshippers from different denominations, who came together for protesting against Government’s announcement of the decision of recognizing same-sex civil unions.
She said that it is the time of COVID pandemic, and they have to be careful, so they are limited in numbers, they could not go over 250, so they are happy with the turnout.
Chairperson of the charity, pastor Paul Leacock, said that the series of marches would demonstrate the disagreement of church and request for Government to reconsider and rescind its decisions to allow same-sex unions in Barbados.
Leacock said that the church is clear that such a decision to include those kinds of policies, which are in disharmony with the laws of the country and out of sync with the morals, constitution and standards of the nation, would have a detrimental effect on Barbados.
Leacock stressed that the Government should consider studies conducted in other parts of the world, which have shown that similar policies were implemented at other places. They led to significant sociological problems and dislocation.
He said that young people who are experiencing life changes, are especially affected and are confused by sociological dislocation.
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