Bahamian society, agencies
The article talks primarily about the dissertation of roles by agencies in the Bahamas. The agencies have taken into deceitful ways of performing-or creating the illusion of performing- the mandates for which they were formed. It also points out how the Bahamian society in itself has also veered off the very principles that harmoniously bind the society together. The author condemns the political elite for letting the church take root in its establishment. A clear separation must be made as between rule in a secular state and the church. However, in this case it looks like the church has developed a political arm, which has a firm grip amongst the legislators.
Secondly, what is the purpose of the writer? The author tries to shed light on gross violations in the Bahamian society which are going on unabated yet, the very agencies designed to safeguard against this take to shifting responsibilities and sometimes taking part in perpetuating these violations themselves e.g. the police, specifically in-charge of security, differ it's duty by pegging it's performance on the church's intervention. Secondly, he condemns the church over its abuse of public trust by getting swayed into primarily pubic-related issues as opposed to their divine calling to administer matters of faith. Thirdly, he serves to open the eyes of members of the society to the realization that the overall change as desired by the state-to free Bahamas of the previous year mishaps-lies ultimately in themselves as citizens. He accomplishes this by showing failures of the legislatures, the security agents, and the custodians of the society such as the church.
[...] Critical Analysis- The writings of esteemed national Bahamian Contents I. Summary of thesis: II. Purpose of the writer III. Writer's tone and feelings IV. Evidence for the writer's argument V. Figurative language VI. Assessment of fallacies VII. Writer's opposition VIII. Proof for the writer's cause IX. [...]
[...] He also uses irony in dismissing the BCB's tough stand against legalization of gambling in the Bahamas yet the very same earnings from the trade find its way into the church's coffers during Sunday prayers to fund the extravagant life that the council members enjoy. The use of personification, similes, and irony are critical in building the writer's purpose. Ultimately, this legitimizes his tough criticisms of the council. The figurative languages help a third party audience to almost naturally side with the author as against the state and the church. Sixth, is an assessment of fallacies therein and their interpretation. [...]
[...] The author condemns the political elite for letting the church take root in its establishment. A clear separation must be made as between rule in a secular state and the church. However, in this case it looks like the church has developed a political arm, which has a firm grip amongst the legislators. Secondly, what is the purpose of the writer? The author tries to shed light on gross violations in the Bahamian society which are going on unabated yet, the very agencies designed to safeguard against this take to shifting responsibilities and sometimes taking part in perpetuating these violations themselves e.g. [...]
[...] The author is disapproving-even critical-about the ability of realizing the objectives of state for the New Year. He begins with much hope following the declaration by Bahamas Christian Council that calls on a change of people's attitudes. This hope gradually ebbs away into despair, and he appears disillusioned in lieu of the rot within the very council empowered to oversee the transition. He appears enraged at one point when the BCB makes submissions to the local cable network and the URCA on suitable time to air adult-rated programming. [...]
[...] Claims of policy are seen in the church's tough stand against gambling dating as back as 1960. Proposals in 1979 that would have legalized the act were shot down due to intense lobbying by the church (White file paragraph 6-7). Lastly, conclusion and reactions to the extract: The passage is very informative and shocking in the same breath. The occurrence of such gross sexual violations as indicated against innocent school-going children is very alarming indeed. Traditionally, the church has had significant power but only as far as its excision is within the perimeters of moral and religious matters of the society. [...]
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