Anglican and Catholic Churches Ban Politicians from Speaking in Churches
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has banned politicians from speaking in church ahead of the 2022 general election.
The directive was issued by ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, who accused political leaders of violating the sacred nature of the altar.
Politicians have turned churches into avenues for politicking following the ban on political gatherings to curb the spread of COVID-19.
“In the church, everybody is welcome, but we have the pews and the pulpit. The pulpit is for the clergy and the pews are for everybody who came to worship,” said Ole Sapit.
“We have also seen that the church is becoming now the battleground for political expediency, and the church is no longer identified as a place of worship, and the media is not helping us in this respect because whenever a sermon is given they don’t air it, their air political statements given in the church,” he added.
ODM leader Raila Odinga and his ANC counterpart Musalia Mudavadi were the first victims of the directive as they were barred from speaking during the ordination of Rose Okeno as the bishop for Butere diocese on Sunday.
Ole Sapit’s directive came as Nyeri Catholic Diocese Archbishop Anthony Muheria also pleaded with catholic priests in the country to reclaim the altar.
“Because of their greed for votes and popularity, they decided the places of worship are owned by them. They’re demanding, in places of worship, to have a political rally to address people. The Catholic Church has said it very clearly, that we will not allow the politicians to speak in our churches,” Muheria said.
He added: “I plead with all Catholic priests, especially in my archdiocese, that we be firm, that the politicians have a space to come and pray, but have no space to speak in our churches.”
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I totally agree with the…
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I totally agree with the Catholic Church. The pulpit is not a place for politics.Its obvious that politicians are taking advantage of an already"built in" crowd. Let them create their own crowds, who will listen to them willingly,and not force their words on those who came for the sole purpose of spiritual enrichment.
The next thing is to ban politicians from politicizing funerals. Again here, they are just taking advantage of the ready-made crowd.They pretty much hijack the pulpit in both scenarios.
Does this "greed" extend to mosques,and temple?Or only in Christian Churches?
As divisive as politicians are,obviously aplace of worship is the wrong place for their ideology.Schools might be abetter place for them.Leave churches to spiritual matters,at at least for once a week.My two cents.
NO politics in funerals too!…
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In reply to I totally agree with the… by Maxiley (not verified)
NO politics in funerals too! Respect the dead!
Whip them! that is what…
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Whip them! that is what Jesus did to the people who were buying and selling in the Temple.
Let's back date the "Whip…
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In reply to Whip them! that is what… by Kenya (not verified)
Let's back date the "Whip them",and start with Ruto .
Ole Sapit is a good servant…
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Ole Sapit is a good servant of the Lord Jesus Christ! It is about time politics are taken out the Church! This courageous Archbishop must be supported by everyone to enforce the teachings of Christ devoid empty political promises aimed at deceiving the faithfuls!
Please stand firm Ole Sapit and do not be moved by any body!!
Ole Sapit lead his church by…
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Ole Sapit lead his church by example. He truly showed courage to stop liars/politicians from advancing their motives.
What about FUNERALS? Rayila …
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What about FUNERALS? Rayila will hate that.
They can join the dead and…
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In reply to What about FUNERALS? Rayila … by ROTTEN (not verified)
They can join the dead and RIP!
Kiongozi yeyote wa kanisa…
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Kiongozi yeyote wa kanisa atakayemruhusu mwanasiasa kuwahutubia wafuasi-kondoo mahali bandia pa kuabudu, ni lazima kiongozi wa kanisa/msikiti huo aanze kulipa kodi mara moja.
The man of God has spoken…
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The man of God has spoken with the high Heaven’s authority! God will now save us all from bwana asifiwe deception from a thief - Ruto!! Asifiwe bwana!
It is really a breathe of…
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It is really a breathe of fresh air if ole Sapit, other religious leaders and funnel directors can stop politics in those revered places once and for all! We are really tired of Ruto lying to have a monopoly on God! All the reason folks are running away from Ruto once they discover that he is a fony character!
Why did it take sooo long?…
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Why did it take sooo long? Should have been done like 20 years ago!
Good question@ Mlachake…
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In reply to Why did it take sooo long?… by MLACHAKE (not verified)
Good question@ Mlachake.However, better late than never.Or should I say,its never too late to correct aright or do the right thing.
Mtu yeyote asiye wa asili…
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Mtu yeyote asiye wa asili yako, anapokutawala akili yako:
1. Anakupa jina au majina yake
2. Anaua lugha yako ya asili halafu anakufundisha kusema na kuandika lugha yake
3. Anakupa mila yake halafu anaua mila zako zote hata zile zilizo nzuri.
4. Anaua imani ya mababu zako halafu anakupa imani bandia ya mababu zake.
5. Anakufundisha historia yake na kukufanya ufikirie ya kwamba wewe hukuwa na historia yako kabla hajafika kwako.
6. Anakufundisha kuchukia rangi ya ngozi yako halafu anakuuzia madawa ya kubadilisha rangi ya ngozi yako.
7. Anakufundisha kuchukia nywele zako za asili halafu ukiwa mwanamke anakuuzia nywele bandia (wig) zinazofanana na nywele zake. Ukiwa mwanamume, anakufanya unyoe nywele zako za asili na kubaki mwenye kipara!
8.. Baada ya kukufanyia haya yote, unakuwa sawa na African-American.
Kwa nini tumekubali maovu haya yote kutujia? Ndugu Tutu wa Afrika ya Kusini aliwika na kusema, " If you are silent in situations of injustice, you have taken the side of the oppressor.
Ni lazima tuyajivunie maumbile yetu tuliyopewa na MWUMBAJI MKUU kabla hatujazaliwa. Kweli unaweza kusema ya kwamba wewe ni mtu huru kama wewe ungali mtumwa (hostage) wa maovu yaliyotupata tulipovumbuliwa na watu wa asili ya Ulaya na Waarabu?
Mimi si mfuasi wa dini hizi mbili zilizohusiana na kununua na kuwauza ndugu zetu utumwani. Namwamini MWUMBAJI MKUU ambaye kazi yake ilimalizika kabisa aliponipa akili wakati nilipozaliwa. Usipoilinda akili yako 24/7, mtu mwingine atakunyemelea na kuingia ndani ya akili yako na kutumia akili yako kwa raha zake na manufaa yake mwenyewe.
Ningependa ujiulize swali hili: akili uliyo nayo kichwani mwako, ni yako au unambebea mtu mwingine aitumie kwa raha zake na pia manufaa yake mwenyewe?
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