Sister Nadieska Almeida Miguel, the Superior of the Daughters of Charity in Cuba, has called on the regime to cease its efforts to make everyone think the same, deeming it both impossible and undesired by the populace.
Sister Nadieska shared a poignant message on her Facebook profile, expressing her admiration for those who stand up against the dictatorship and face reprisals for their actions. She emphasized that one of the fundamental duties of human beings is to protect their fellow man, beyond just blood relations, and to defend them from any danger, injustice, or defamation.
"Let your heart guide you to see that it is not mistreatment or the abuse of power that makes you a better person. It is about always standing on the side of those who suffer and stopping, in your own way, the relentless and sometimes constant suffering caused by others through poor management of power," she stated.
"From the depths of my heart, I offer my unwavering support to those who have shown courage, who have exposed themselves and denounced the many severe injustices we endure as a nation. I express my support for them, whether they are believers or not," she added.
Sister Nadieska also expressed her respect for Catholic activist Dagoberto Valdés, Matanzas-based academic Alina Bárbara López Hernández, anthropologist Jenny Pantoja, and independent journalist José Luis Tan Estrada, as well as all those who have recently been placed under house arrest by the regime. "It is a clear indication that we are being repressed, silenced, and subjected to an unreasonable exercise of power," she said.
"We are thinking beings; let us seek and embrace diversity together. It is time to stop pretending that we can all think the same, uniformly; it is impossible, and we do not want it. God Himself, who created us, endowed us with the ability to decide, to think, to choose. Let us learn that the path, as José Martí said, is for the good of all and with all," she concluded.
Key Points on Sister Nadieska's Message to the Cuban Government
Below are some frequently asked questions and answers about Sister Nadieska's recent statements and their implications.
Who is Sister Nadieska Almeida Miguel?
Sister Nadieska Almeida Miguel is the Superior of the Daughters of Charity in Cuba, a religious organization that focuses on humanitarian and charitable work.
What did Sister Nadieska demand from the Cuban government?
Sister Nadieska demanded that the Cuban government stop forcing uniformity in thought among its citizens, as it is both impossible and undesired.
Who are some of the individuals Sister Nadieska expressed respect for?
She expressed respect for Catholic activist Dagoberto Valdés, academic Alina Bárbara López Hernández, anthropologist Jenny Pantoja, and independent journalist José Luis Tan Estrada.