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Priests Living in Fear
Catholic Priests who are critical of the Patriotic Front government are living in constant fear as a result of continued threats from the powers that be, Chipata Diocese Bishop George Lungu has revealed.
During question and answer session at Kapingila House in Lusaka yesterday, Bishop Lungu said that most priests were living in constant fear because of threats and harassment from politicians.
Bishop Lungu said this after journalists asked him about what was happening to Father Viateur Banyangandora after returning to Zambia, following his deportation last year.
Bishop Lungu said that the Priest and others have taken a low profile because of intimidation, threats and harassment from the political leadership.
The PF government deported Fr. Banyangandora in August 2012 after giving a homily which was perceived to be inciting people to rise against the PF government.
“Fr. Viatuer is around and he is doing Gods’ work. The only challenge our Priests are facing is intimidation, threats and harassment by the State apparatus. Our Priests have been receiving threats, weird phone calls from the powers that be and this should come to an end,” said Bishop Lungu.
Fr. Lungu said that the Church had to fight hard in order for Fr. Banyangandora to back to Zambia in order for him to continue doing the work of God.
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on January 25, 2014. Filed under LATEST NEWS.
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leon
January 25, 2014 at 9:43 am
devil trying to fight God
Jason Nyirenda
January 25, 2014 at 11:39 am
PF can never win against the Church. Come what may! Sata knows how strong the church is, particularly the catholic church. He can ask Super Ken, Chiluba or RB. They never won the war againt the Church.
wawa
January 25, 2014 at 12:43 pm
They ar nt seriose they shud concertrate on the work of GOD,the other thing is praying 4 leaders nw these pipo talk 2 much we hve pastors in these contry and other church leaders they ar quiety bt these pipo always wants to talk,they shud pray.
BC
January 25, 2014 at 12:58 pm
The church should not be in habit of arguing with politicians as it is should above politics. The church should only say what God says about the situation. Prophesy in situations of this nature are cardinal and should come in as an instruction from God. Priests living in fear? Fear does not come from God. Pray with Psalm 23 for God’s protection.
nshilimubemba
January 25, 2014 at 2:26 pm
11The bible teaches that church leaders should pray for leaders in govt , not ague with them but state what the bible says romans 13:1to 5 if you are a man of God you should obey what God has said in his word
Dim Wit
January 26, 2014 at 10:22 am
Jesus was killed for the same reasons, testifying against the injustices ans sins of his time! Fear not dear Priests!
Trouble
January 25, 2014 at 9:37 pm
My humble advise to our genuine Ministers/Priests is to speak out for the voiceless. Let us see action in their faith as stressed in the Book of James. Catholic priests are well trained in all aspects and are not their to keep quite and watch. Many have been killed and threatened for decades but our mother church LIVES on. My Frs/Bishops, once Politicians are in power they forget where they came from in just a short time, Keep them on their toes for us. Mathews 10:26-42.(fear not what kills the blood….but that which kills the soul…)
Chipangano
January 26, 2014 at 7:11 pm
We need to pray for our leaders to be wise
DX
January 26, 2014 at 8:28 pm
as long as they are politicians there lives will be in danger how i wished they were priests of God,God would have protected them but for now thell be protected by the police.
mirriam nkosha
January 26, 2014 at 9:47 pm
A True Church of God always speaks for the voiceless, the vulnerable and the poor. Jesus’ works reflect the above stated characteristics. After all,what is politics?