The Editor, Sir:

I have just read Ken Jones' letter in today's Gleaner (April 17) and support the points he makes.

I believe that it is a good thing for a political leader to have a spiritual or religious practice from which he or she gains strength and guidance. I do not, however, believe that it is a good thing for a political leader to make this a central focus of his or her public, political life. It is too easy, as we see happening now, for this public focus to become interpreted as "A vote for me is a vote for God." A vote for my opponent then becomes what? A vote against God? A vote for the Devil?

If a leader lives a life guided by sound spiritual principles, it will be obvious in his or her leadership - in the actions and decisions taken, in the policies implemented, in the words spoken and the behaviour towards other people.

When your light is shining, everyone can see, and there is no need for a very public magnifying glass.

I am, etc.,

GLORIA LEWIS

Kingston