Desecration of cross by adults

At the beach in Moruga, near to the Columbus statue, there is a silver cross. Between six and eight adults were desecrating the cross. They were climbing on it and pretending to be nailed to it, while others in the group were cheering and videotaping.

This sight was deplorable and degrading to all Christians. The sacred symbol of the cross gives Christians a poignant, triumphant reminder of hope of the risen Christ. Those people with apparently no sense of respect for religious objects made me feel ashamed.

It is important that we respect others’ religions and religious symbols. My religion teaches me to forgive their ignorance. I hope that one day perhaps the younger generation will lead our country out of indiscipline and indifference to tolerance and peace.

J STOUTE via email