Ministry of Religious Affairs and National Guidance Permanent Secretary Howard Sikwela has invited churches to participate in observing the celebrations on December 29th, a day Zambia was declared as a Christian nation.
Reverend Sikwela implored church leaders to encourage their members to participate in the commemorations, adding that it is a day that Zambians are called to undertake a self-introspection in realising their Christian faith journey.
ZANIS reports that the Permanent Secretary said this during the ministry’s “self-regulatory framework” meeting, which has attracted church and religious community leaders.
He explained that December 29th, has been set aside specifically to commemorate the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation, as pronounced by Late Second Republican President Frederick Chiluba.
Meanwhile Rev Sikwela has thanked churches that participated in observing the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and reconciliation that falls on October 18th every year.
He said the ministry was overwhelmed with the response from churches that took part in the commemoration of the day of national prayer, adding that there is need for continued unity among the Christian community.
The Permanent Secretary has further explained that other faith based denominations present in Zambia should be allowed to worship freely, adding that no one should interfere with the worship of other faiths.
He noted that despite Zambia being a Christian nation, other faiths have been recognised, and as such, they must be allowed to conduct their services freely.
There is no such thing as a christian nation. The reason is simple. True Christianity cannot be imposed on anyone or any people. Christianity is a relationship between God and an individual and not a nation. So….this declaration is just another trick that politicians use to gain political mileage.
And what is more interesting is that the man who made this declaration was a corrupt and immoral man. So that should tell you something about the substance of this declaration. We saw how charismatic and pentecostal clergy were used by FTJ. They lined themselves up at state house making fake “prophesies” and empty religious pronouncements
And this government has taken it to the next level by even creating a ministry of religious affairs. What a waste of resources.
So what about Muslims…
Sure. In a country where majority can’t even have a decent meal, we are paying a useless Ministry with all its staff. Meanwhile, the PF and UPND hate each other to the bone. In a Christian Nation opposition, cadres are routinely killed by Police Gunfire.
This is meaningless as they pander to gullible churches.
Have heard that nyaminyami ceremony was called off, see now as we post comments just in chongwe were chakwera makumbi ceremony took place, it rained cadres and jerabos, if only nyaminyami ceremony was given a go ahead, kariba would filled to the brim.
Another chance to plunder Taxpayers money. All these events funded from the public purse while people go without power and the majority can’t even have decent meals.