As our Guyanese brothers and sisters observe three important events in our non-secular calendar of observances — Youman Nabi, Phagwah, and Easter, we must not forget the messages enshrined in these most holy and sacred events in our religious convictions.

Whether Muslim, Hindu, Christian, religious or atheist the observance over this time serves one common message to believers and non believers alike. It serves to remind us of the importance of religion; the principles, the teachings, norms, values, goodwill, honesty and practices that embrace one’s faith.

Today, we see a world and its inhabitants becoming more and more devoid of these principles; principles that are propagated by religion. We see a world where morals and values seem to be on a sharp rapid decline. We see more and more the ills of this society manifesting itself, because of reasons, which may include the lack of a ‘living guide’.

As we join our fellow Guyanese to observe Youman Nabi, Phagwah and Easter let us remember their true meanings and try to understand fully what the connotations dictates, we should use religion as our living guide, especially at a time when Guyanese must be able to decipher between good and evil and play their part to ensure good succeeds.
Ronald Harsawack