The Patriotic Front (PF) has been taking a very casual approach to issues regarding maintaining good relations with key stakeholders in our country. This attitude has cost the PF even the little goodwill they were enjoying from important stakeholders and the public in general.
For instance on Saturday 4, May 2014 the PF decided not to send any senior government official to represent them at the ordination of Reverend Father Moses Hamungole as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Monze which took place in Monze.
The ordination programme as per tradition had a provision for the Republican President to greet the new Bishop on behalf of the State. But when the government representative was called, it was embarrassing that there was no senior government official to represent the government at such an important ceremony. In the end a certain man who some people claimed was a District Commissioner from somewhere in Southern province stepped forward to represent the Republican President.
[pullquote]PF government missed an opportunity to do some damage control after President Sata threatened to sort out Bishop George Lungu of the Catholic Diocese of Chipata[/pullquote]
It is clear from this kind of behaviour that the PF has no regard not only for the Catholic Church but the entire Body of Christ in Zambia. Therefore we understand why PF has become very unpopular among many key stakeholders and the public in general.
Against this background, we want to remind the PF government that churches in Zambia have done a lot to maintain peace, promote justice and lift people out of poverty. The church has been complimenting government in the fields of education and health in areas where it is very difficult for central government to provide services. In other words, the church has proved to be a major development partner of the State.
It is therefore careless for the government to stay away from such important occasions as the ordination of a bishop. Such occasions are opportunities for the government to consolidate its relationship with the church and demonstrate their appreciation of the vital role the church plays in our communities.
Finally, we think that the PF government missed an opportunity to do some damage control after President Sata threatened to sort Bishop George Lungu of the Catholic Diocese of Chipata.
By Philemon Mwape
ABZ LUSAKA PROVINCE CHAIRPERSON
Can the PF kaponyas please explain why their party is snubbing the most popular church in Zambia?You guys are really playing with fire.You messing with the Bembas now you are messing with the Catholics!
Unlike MMD and Mr chilbuba this government is a government of the people who do not lie to the people about being a Christian nation
Their actions and as per declaration by Mr Sata that he will rule by the 10 commandments, which if you pay attention, you will realise he is doing.
Thanks
You are right Mushota,there is a good reason why they did not send anyone.Something like the sex abuse by the priest withing the Church which is all over the world and a so serious offence. May be one of the reason why the Zambian government is backing off. End of time remember.
And also, the Catholics will back off from voting for the PF and then we will see who it pains the most.
Tele Tc, tell us the name of your church which has angelic pastors/priests where the PF can be going to.
Rubbish rants from a useless party. Is the catholic the only church in Zambia? In fact GRZ over did it by sending a representative there…next time don’t coz its not GRZ that makes priests but God , so why should the President be present when God is ordaining priests???? This is nonsense. Rubbish of all kinds.
Peace and Prosperity to Mother Zambia.
True Fr Bwalya. But this is all because of the Catholic Church itself. Who can respect you if you are just silent when wrong things are happening everyday?
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Ba mudala,my centre of worship has nothing to do with my comment. the fact that you ask me that, you must be catholic. But let me tell you this, Catholic is the richest,influencial, has the largest number of followers and most powerful church in the world. Though,do you know why the former Pope resigned? do you know his history from the age of 11? do you know what the current Pope said when he took office?The Iist goes On and on there is alot more people dont know about this church and most of it you wont like it.The one sitting on many waters.do you know that if a church has a close relationship with politics thats spiritual adultery? If you have correct answers to my questions,then you will know why i said so.I am no member of any church. Advise- revelation 18:4-7.