ALTHOUGH we are encountering another dark period in our country’s history, it is by no means a unique situation, as similar problems exist in other countries e.g Syria, Palestine and others. While these problems are not identical they all stem from a common cause. And this applies to both first and third world countries alike. Since they all have a common cause, they can be considered epiphenomena of that cause. This common cause is a total disregard for the laws of creation – laws which are vital to our well being – a code which must be obeyed. Every Moslem, Jew, or Christian will accept this (see Exodus 24 verse 32) – where Moses was given a code of conduct. Our situation is riddled with widespread corruption which seems to be so firmly entrenched that removal would seem to be an exercise in futility. But all is not lost as this article will try to show. It is in this spirit that I am citing the following:

1. The Creator said that he would not destroy Sodom and Gomorah if 10 righteous were to be found (Genesis 18 verse 32)
2. In Acts of the Apostles three, verses 1 to 10 Peter performed an act that was clearly above his capability and was obviously of divine origin, and he clearly stated this.
3. We have in our midst a group of individuals to be found in all walks of life. They are a disparate group made up of believers and non-believers – Agnostics and Athesists seemingly distant from each other but all imbued with a sense of decency and goodwill towards each other. These individuals are the salt of the earth, and it is to these individuals that our salvation lies. Each act of goodwill is a step in the right direction.
4. The last point that I would like to mention is this. Not many years ago a certain European country was in political turmoil to the extent that 15 successive governments failed to rule this country. Luckily this country has one of the most dependable civil services in existence, and chaos was averted.
At the appointed time a leader appeared on the political scene, and was able to take control of things and the country was stabilised and eventually moved forward. This is all the more difficult to understand as the leader in question was previously considered inappropriate by the electorate.
Because of these issues mentioned above I am imploring those individuals who would have found a certain resonance with the gist of this article to do their duty. Every act of goodwill has a redeeming value for our country, and at the appointed time “We will overcome with God’s help.”