I am puzzled by the content of a letter by Rev. Byron G. Malcolm in The Gleaner dated 26/4/06. His views are that religion and politics are opposed to each other; that God's involvement does not feature in the selection of political leadership.

On the contrary, I beg to differ. There have been several records in the Bible of God's intervention and involvement in the selection of political leaders. It seems Rev. Malcolm does not know what is politics. Does he not realise that the selection of leaders like Moses, Aaron, the kings and judges of various nations, mentioned in the Bible were political, at the same time being religious?

Rev. Malcolm seems to lack knowledge of the very tools of his trade: the holy Bible.

Instead of criticism, he should be commending and as a religious person, pray for our Prime Minister and other leaders that their governance be wise and beneficial to all within their spheres of influence.

Good religious behaviour by everyone would see to it that we all live in peace, exercising tolerance and love, caring for each other.

- Les Francis, lesmond72@yahoo.com, Mandeville, Via Go-Jamaica

The greatest lack among Jamaicans now is the practice of a set of moral values that will ensure our survival In these times. It is every man for himself, being a law unto himself and given to destruction for the rest of the country, if necessary.

Whether she started out meaning it or not, the Prime Minister has decidedly painted herself into a great moral corner from which to fight corruption, crime and every evil work in this nation. In fact, hers is the whole room, and the small corner for those who will disagree that Jamaica needs the firm hand of right and wrong, without compromise, in order to recalibrate and rehabilitate us.

It is no surprise that a people who have become accustomed to living without moral boundaries would find the brakes upon herself of her deep faith offensive. They know it is only a matter of time that she will fearlessly call to account all those who have pillaged the public purse and caused mayhem upon the society for personal gain. I would be afraid too, terribly afraid, of this dangerous woman who has now added to her sense of justice, in defence of the poor, a more rigorous standard of right and wrong when no one is looking but God.

Certainly there is nothing more terrifying to the practitioners of hypocrisy and unrighteousness as the uncompromisingly righteous. Have we not prayed: "Keep us free from evil powers?" Thank God for answered prayers!