Trinity Cross a symbol of love

THE EDITOR: I am absolutely abashed about objections made by some Trinidadians to the name of the award: The Trinity Cross. It certainly cannot be the name ‘Trinity’, an English word which when translated into Spanish is ‘Trinidad’, the name of our homeland. Therefore, the objectors’ focus has to be the word ‘Cross’, which they say has a Christina bias.

It is foolhardy to think that Christianity invented the cross. History shows that the cross was in existence long before the birth of Christ on earth. States used it as a device for the execution of condemned individuals, generally regarded as being rebellious against the head of the country. A stout stake was erected on the ground to hang up that part of the body consisting of the head, torso and the legs of the condemned one, and at a convenient point on this stake, a ‘cross piece’ was fixed to brace the arms. It was the means used generally to eliminate from existence those found guilty of threatening the security of the state. It certainly was not an invention of Christianity. The cross Christ carried was made for Him before His Crucifixion and its construction was not done at the site of His execution. Hence, it had to be transported to the spot specially selected for the purpose. His executioners made Him bear it, but with its weight on His shoulder, He fell time and time again, exhibiting extreme exhaustion. They then made a man named Simon carry it for Him.

The protestors must carefully consider Christ’s modus operandi. Christ, in His lifetime here on earth had shown in the presence of dependable watchful witnesses His immense spiritual power, stilling the tempest, walking on the deep waters of the lake, raising the dead to life, and numerous other remarkable miracles, yet He condescended to go to His destiny with superb humility. This was a veritable object lesson for all witnesses to the episode. He did it for the redemption of all mankind even to the point of death, for whilst dying, He was heard to say: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” Therefore, the ‘Trinity Cross’ must be viewed as a symbol of two invaluable characteristics which a human being should possess:- humility and love of humanity. Hence, there is absolutely no religious bias. Therefore, let the Trinity Cross prevail.

OTHELLO  DEMOOR
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