DAEC President Pastor Randy Rodney emphasizes the importance of opposing views in a democracy2/21/2018 Pastor Randy Rodney, President of the Dominica Evangelical Association (DAEC), Pastor Randy Rodney, is emphasizing the critical importance of opposing views in the development process in any democracy.
Rodney addressing a government-organized National Rebuilding and Economic Partnership Consultation at the Goodwill Parish Hall Monday. Rodney said, “In Dominica, one of the hindrances to unity is the false notion that the individual who does not agree with my idea is against me, and is an enemy. I submit to us what we now need to move away from that false notion.” Pastor Rodney said while opposition is generally viewed as the intent to halt progress and prevent the accomplishment of vision, “it is necessary for proper growth, and is very vital in the development process. In developing democracies, opposition must be viewed as another opinion for accomplishing the same good, since in practice, we all seek the opportunity to enhance the same nation. Healthy debate, and the honest debunking of different views, are all necessary for resilient rebuilding.” He gave a suggestion for dealing with opposing views and opinions. He said, “Our response, therefore, should be focused on managing, rather than eliminating opposition”.
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