I AM not a believer. That came about through my studies of philosophy particularly, Martin Heidegger, Jean Paul Sartre, SØren Kierkegaard (even though Kierkegaard believed in God his existentialism is deeply complex and phenomenal), Jean Paul Sartre and, of course, Karl Marx.

I’m glad I studied philosophy because if I was a theist I would have ended up in the madhouse long before I went to university (of course the new kid on the block, Terrence Campbell, says I am a madman). My fascination with religion is how it shapes the mind without there being logical consequences.

Although Kierkegaard believed in God, it is when you read him, then you understand that once you are a believer, you have to relate to God personally and that relationship must leave no room for deviation from conscience. Kierkegaard argued that in your relation to God, there is an element of determinism in the application of conscience.
Kierkegaard was brilliant in that he is the only philosopher since the world began to explain in a neat philosophical way how and why we must have a relation with God yet affirm our individual existence. He was able to prove that the determinism of godly conscience does not conflict with individual choices.

When I read the explanations of attorneys, Dexter Todd and Ronald Daniels of why they joined the PNC for the 2015 campaign, I thought of how sad the world is because believers in religion have not read Kierkegaard and his instructions of how we must relate to God. Read the words of Todd and Daniels and tell me if we are not witnessing the decline of the modern mind.
I quote firstly from Todd: “My fellow Guyanese, I stand before you today, not as a politician, not as a partisan. I come to you as a citizen who had dedicated his life to this country in the pursuit of justice.” I feel a deep sense in my mind that I am dignifying the ghoulish politics of this politician and this partisan individual by quoting more of what he said in his justification of becoming a politician for the PNC in the 2025 election.

For now, I will analyse the quote above and go on to the justification of Ronald Daniels, a lawyer who works with Nigel Hughes, for becoming a politician with APNU. Daniels’ excuse is his admiration for Forbes Burnham, the most tyrannical, degenerate, and narcissistic head of government the entire Caribbean region has produced.
Let’s return to Todd. I hope that the three pathologists that did the autopsy on Adriana Younge are considering suing Todd. To convey a libelous statement makes you liable to be sued. Todd is quoted as saying that the family believes the three pathologists were infiltrated. He did not disassociate himself from the contorted, convoluted words of the Younge family. Todd should be compelled to explain to a judge what is meant by infiltration.

Not only is Todd an official politician, he denies what he is – a humongous partisan. And who is saying that – the Guyana Police Force.  I doubt Todd knows what the word partisan means. If he did, he would never use it. Todd, as a person who claims he has dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice, would not recognise justice if it appears as an elephant on his doorstep.
Adriana Younge died by accidental drowning and not brutal murder as presidential candidate, Amanza Walton-Desir asserted and could have been saved or her body discovered earlier if it weren’t for neglect, a lapse that in many countries could have led to criminal charges. Let Todd, who says he fights for justice, stand up and watch Guyanese in the eyes and tell them that he, Todd, believes Adriana Younge was murdered and explain how.

Over to the big fan of Burnham- Ronald Daniels. I quote him: “I have resolved after fervent prayers and trusted consultations that the PNC shall be the party in and through which I serve. To you, my brothers and sisters, if I have never asked you for anything, I ask that you pray for me.”
Here is my response to Daniels who, like Todd, deliberately comes across as sanctimonious. First, your prayers were not answered that is why you have joined a ship that is sinking. If it isn’t sinking, tell me why the crew and passengers are jumping into the water to save themselves.

Secondly, whoever you consulted fooled you. They did not tell you the history of the PNC and where Norton has taken it – to the cemetery. Thirdly, those who pray for you will want you to jump ship too. Finally, Ronald, please read Kierkegaard. It is great philosophy that will make you understand how you must relate to God.
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