BISHOP MASUPA REJECTS CALLS TO ABOLISH THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, FASTING, AND RECONCILIATION
The Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) has firmly rejected calls to abolish the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation, describing such demands as baseless and lacking national consensus.
speaking to Sun FM TV News, ICOZ president Bishop David Masupa expressed concern over what he termed the politicization of the day, particularly in light of recent controversies surrounding the funeral of former President Edgar Lungu.
Bishop Masupa emphasized that the Day of Prayer transcends politics and has been instrumental in promoting national values and unity.
he noted that this was the very reason President Lungu established the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs in 2015, a move aimed at institutionalizing moral and spiritual renewal.
he further argued that any decision to abolish the day should be informed by broad-based consultation, not social media sentiment.
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For me my take is that the day can remain and be observed however, building that house of player should be stopped or turn it into an orphanage or rehab center we have a lot of youths that need rehabilitation and private rehabilitation center are beyond the means of an average Zambian
I second that motion. The clergy in Zambia have taken a very self rightous attitude on issues because of the sway they have on the poor and vulnerable. Yet, within themselves fail to evoke discipline and upright conduct.
Why would we have anyone called a Priest, Bishop or self appointed Clergy in court on issues that bring disrepute to the church and them want to dictate how public resources be used?