No cause yet for screening of visiting missionaries – Felix

There has been no cause for immigration authorities to vet visiting missionaries upon their arrival here, Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix has said, in light of calls made by the Hindu community for immigrants seeking to enter Guyana for the “propagation of their religious beliefs” to be screened.

On Tuesday, a full page ad placed in Stabroek News by 14 Hindu organisations representing 108 temples expressed “grave concern” over access given to the leader of the Faithful Word Baptist Church, Pastor Steven Anderson, to preach and proselytise so as to “win souls for Christ.”

Among other requests, the ad had called on the government to ensure that “due diligence” is exercised by