NDOLA ARCHBISHOP BANS POLITICIANS FROM CAMPAIGNING IN CHURCH
THE newly appointed Ndola Archbishop Benjamin Phiri has forbidden politicians from attending mass for campaign purposes especially in his archdiocese.
Speaking during the thanksgiving mass for the establishment of Ndola as a diocese yesterday, Bishop Phiri stated that politicians should not be allowed to speak in church as it is not a political platform.
He said no politician whether from the ruling party or opposition will be allowed to speak anymore.
“If you get any request that this one wants to pray, does he have to announce that he wants to pray? Why can’t he just come and sit in the crowd like everyone else?” questioned Bishop Phiri.
“You are bringing confusion in the house of God. Politicians who want to pray can come to pray but don’t give them a platform to talk. I don’t want to hear that any priest allowed a politician to speak in church.”
The new Archbishop reiterated that no politician is special whether from the rulling party or not as they will no longer get the privilege of preaching hatred in church.
“Keep away from places of worship. I’m not going to tolerate that behaviour, no politician whether rulling party or opposition, we don’t want you to come and disturb us,” he advised.
He however said if politicians need help or guidance, the church will always be there to offer guidance.
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba
Good shepherd, servant of God. We thank you, God continue blessing you.
God bless you your eminence
Words of wisdom, Amen to that .
Wise discussion man of God. They don’t come to church to pray, but campaign. Hypocrites.
Long overdue decision. I was troubled by the fact that my noble Church allowed the riff-raff (politians) to campaign from its pulpit.
This has been long overdue.
The church has a very clear mandate, which is to spread the word of God to all, irrespective of their political inclination.
Amen
There is always a remnant who are faithful to the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. At last in Archbishop Phiri the Catholic Church has a true shepherd.
It would be good if the Archbishop can go a step further and ban “donations” from politicians. These donations have a way of compromising the church and leaving it at the mercy of politicians.
Politicians are free to attend church services as ordinary congregants and should never be allowed to desecrate the pulpit or church grounds. The church is not a political battleground. It is a place of salvation and healing.
How I wish other so called churches, especially those of a pentecostal leaning, can take a leaf from this progressive pronouncement.
Proper man of God.Problem solved.
Wise man
The church has spoken. All parties take heed.