Although some persons have

questioned the reason for Kanye West’s performance in Jamaica, it seems some

clergymen have welcomed him with open arms.

The American rapper

shocked many Jamaicans on Wednesday when it was announced that he would be bringing

his Sunday Service Music Experience to the Emancipation Park in New Kingston on

Friday at 7 p.m.

And while there is some

scrutiny, Rev Dr Al Miller, the pastor at Fellowship Tabernacle, has no issue

with Kanye staging a concert in Jamaica.

“If he’s praising God, then it is good,” Miller said.

He added that if Kanye has

turned his life over to God, then he should be supported, as the love of God is

free to all.

Scrutiny

Like Miller, Kevin Page, the pastor of the McDonald Lane New Testament Church of God, did not condemn Kanye. Page alluded to the biblical story of Paul when he tried to join the disciples but was rejected as they did not believe in his transformation. However, Barnabas took and groomed him, and in return, Paul was one of the greatest disciples that led many people to God.

“The same thing might

be happening for Kanye,” said Page.

Although they welcome him,

the scrutiny that Kanye has received since declaring that he is now a Christian

cannot be ignored. The ‘Sunday Service’ has received much backlash from persons

who question whether it is a religious gathering or a cult.

New Christian

Meanwhile, Christian youth leader Munro Wisdom had reservations about the event. While admitting that he is not a Kanye fan, he said that he is worried that the concert is more about Kanye than the Word of God.

“Many gospel concerts have

been hosted in Jamaica and the support is not the same,” said Wisdom.

He added that he is concerned

that Kanye is a new Christian and should probably get more counselling before

continuing his discipleship.