I have observed that our religious leaders are very silent on the evils in our society and this is not good for Liberia, said Mother Brownell. Mr. Best noted that the continuous silence of religious leaders on vices that are devastating the Liberian society is worrisome and has the propensity to throw the country backward. “How many of you,” Mr. Best asked, “have spoken of the widespread corruption in government, and pointed a finger at those involved? Canon Burgess Carr and the legendary constitutional analyst, pamphleteer and school teacher, Albert Porte, though two of these were not religious leaders. Mr. Best implored the country’s current religious leaders to advocate for Liberians amid injustices meted against the masses by the UP government.

Source: Daily Observer January 16, 2017 02:59 UTC