KAMBWILI WARNS CHURCHES AGAINST PARTISAN POLITICS, SAYS IT THREATENS CHRISTIAN VALUES AND SOCIAL UNITY
By: Melinda Banda
Former Minister Of Information And Broadcasting Services, Chishimba Kambwili, Has Welcomed The Decision By The Oasis Forum To Reject Bill 7, Stating That Their Rejection Was A Principled And Patriotic Act Aimed At Defending The Rights And Aspirations Of Zambians.
Speaking At A Media Briefing, Mr. Kambwili Emphasized That The Oasis Forum’s Position Was Not Politically Motivated But Rather A Demonstration Of Commitment To Safeguarding National Interests.
He Noted That The Rejection Of The Bill Reflects The Forum’s Resolve To Protect Citizens From Legislation That Could Potentially Consolidate Political Power At The Expense Of Democratic Values.
Mr. Kambwili Also, Cautioned Churches Against Engaging In Partisan Politics, Warning That Such Involvement Risks Undermining Christian Values And Creating Divisions.
He Stressed That The Role Of The Church Should Be To Guide Both Government And The People In Addressing Pressing Social Issues Rather Than Endorsing Political Agendas.
Mr Kambwili, Further Condemned Civil Society Organizations And Some Priests Who Praised Bill 7, Describing Their Actions As Disheartening And Divisive, Which Have Led To Unwarranted Attacks On The Catholic Church In Efforts To Push The Bill Forward.
Highlighting The Need For Government To Prioritize National Development, He Urged Authorities To Focus On Improving Critical Sectors Such As Energy And Health Instead Of Pursuing Legislation That He Argued Was Designed To Entrench Political Power.
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When someone speaks against bill 7 the is the correct partizan way of doing things but to the contrary the church must not be partizan. What a life!