Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe says Government will always uphold the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation in appreciation of the peace, unity and political stability the country has enjoyed over the years.
Dr Mwanakampwe said the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation has helped to hold the nation together and makes citizens to deeply reflect on the importance of upholding Christian values.
Dr Mwanakampwe was speaking during the commemoration of the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation and end of Year thanksGiving Service at Kabwe Chapel.
“If this country was not declared a Christian nation, we would have seen pandemonium. We need to thank God for this declaration. It takes the hand of God to be where we are and to hold this country together,” he said.
Dr Mwanakampwe said the government will continue working closely with the church in promoting national unity and on governance-related matters.
“The declaration doesn’t make everyone a Christian but highlights and reaffirms our collective resolve as people to follow and abide by the dictates of the Christian faith,” Dr Mwanakampwe said.
He also urged the nation to uphold peace before, during and after the 2026 general elections.
“The peaceful transitions the country has always experienced since independence is a clear indication of the hand of God upon Zambia,” he said.
Delivering his homily, Bishop Moses Banda of the Evangelical Church in Zambia said there is need to enshrine the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation in the Constitution.
“Since 1991, God has called all of us to shine. We must live in unity. Zambia’s strength lies in unity in diversity. Unity in action brings the leaders together,” he said.
Bishop Banda called for patriotism and a change of mindset among young people.
“It is sad that highly learned young people are just drinking beer. To them, life is drugs and alcohol. We need to be a Zambia that is admired by other nations,” Bishop Banda said.
He said the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation should reflect in people’s hearts and provision of necessary support towards advancing the gospel of Christ to the entire nation.
Bishop Banda emphasised that the church should maintain its place in national governance by having its voice heard on matters of national interest.
He also appealed to the clergy in the province to be above board by presenting themselves as ambassadors of the high calling through their attitudes and values.
“Zambia will rise above poverty and other challenges if we all play our roles. 34 years after the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation, we need principled and value based leadership which should be guided by high moral standards. Our conduct must reflect the sacred covenant with God. We should not normalise poverty,” he said.
The prayers were centered on forgiveness and reconciliation in families and the nation, unlocking the country’s wealth, continued rains and bumper harvest, among others.
This year’s commemoration was held under the theme: “Zambia, a Christian Nation: Arising in Unity and Thanks Giving
Hypocrites
How then did our president end up blubbering Jewish prayers at the Jewish wall in Israel? Jews aren’t Christians!
OK what about national prayer day? That’s for ECL eh?
Zambia enjoyed “peace, unity and political stability” for 27 years under UNIP and Dr. KK before Dr. Chiluba’s declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation.