Audeh Urges Officials to 'Return to their Conscience', Elect President 'to Restore Stability'

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Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Beirut Elias Audeh condemned on Sunday officials for their ongoing failure to elect a new president and for the “mounting scandals in Lebanon.”

He said during his Easter Sunday sermon: “Officials should return to their conscience and the election of a president is the first step towards restoring stability in Lebanon.”

He blamed corrupt officials for the garbage disposal scandal, the recent discovery of the human trafficking ring, the obstruction of the presidential polls and a number of other affairs.

“Despite all the wrongs in Lebanon, these same corrupt individuals are posing themselves as religious and preaching to others on how to be righteous,” Audeh lamented from Beirut's St. Georges Cathedral.

Corrupt people are rewarded in Lebanon, while the honest ones are punished, he noted.

“If you respect the law, then you are deemed ignorant and are not sly enough to outsmart the system,” he remarked.

“It is shameful that those we thought will defend rights have now started seeking their interests at the expense of the country.”

“We need honest officials, who are only loyal to God and the nation.”

“Pawns do not build a country. I was told in my youth not to join a political party because I would become a slave to this party. Pawns save their masters at the expense of the country,” he stated.

“If Lebanese officials do not save Lebanon, then who will? Outsiders? Lebanon should not place its fate in the hands of foreign powers,” he stressed.

“Democracy cannot be restored before officials place national interests before their own. We hope that the upcoming polls will pave the way to restoring democracy.”

“Don't those committing wrongs know that they will die and soon be judged by God? They will leave this earth empty-handed and they will be judged for their acts and consequently lose eternal life.”

Addressing the congregation, Audeh declared: “Don't allow corruption and spite to work their way into your hearts and do not despair in the face of hardships. Faith is tested before challenges.”

Comments 3
Thumb janoubi 01 May 2016, 11:52

what Conscience?

Thumb chrisrushlau 01 May 2016, 15:48

For Christ told His disciples, "Unless you assure that each Christian vote is matched by three Muslim, i.e., Shia for the most part, votes, you shall not see the Kingdom of God."

Missing humble 01 May 2016, 19:39

They have sold their conscience to evil. They will continue their partnership with the devil in the other life. Let them enjoy it!!!