Dear Editor,
Last Thursday, the nation watched on national television as Honourable Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi invited Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt to take an oath of death before God, in the presence of public witnesses, swearing their innocence in the death of the university student Tuuau Faasavalu.
If either of the two is lying, then God’s punishment by death is invoked immediately upon the liar.
More importantly, this reflects the profound depth of religious faith held by our people and the seriousness with which such an oath is regarded in Samoan society.
Yet, while many profess the Christian faith in Samoa, not all live in accordance with the principles they publicly uphold.
