Ntagali cautions about environment

By Norman Katende

Archbishop Stanley Ntagali has cautioned Christians to be aware of their role in saving the environment, and also advised them to fight its destruction.

In his sermon during the main thanksgiving to mark 100 years since the construction of St. Paul's Cathedral Namirembe started in 1915, Ntagali reminded the Christians that their role in the world was to care for it and not to destroy it.

Sunday school perfoms during the service

Former premier Apollo Nsibambi and wife (in green), and KCCA ED Jeniffer Musisi attended the service

"We were given to be faithful stewards of the creation but we are the first to destroy the environment and hence the hostile weather patterns. We have polluted the world and as faith leaders, we have a role to play in seeing that we make the world a better place.

Ntagali said that the powerful people have destroyed the world through pollution and it's the lesser powerful like in Africa suffering the most.

(l-r) Buganda deputy premier Apollo Makubuya; speaker Nelson Kawalya and youth minister  Henry ssekabembe at the service. Photo/Norman Katende

Bishops say a special prayer for the nation during the service. Photo/Norman Katende

"Environmental destruction is a moral issue and it has to be settled morally. We can't go into a reverse gear as so much destruction has been done but let us be aware of the dangers we are in and act accordingly," Ntagali said.

He advised the Christian communities to make sure that they do everything like planting trees and carrying out projects that will save the environment.

Archbishop Ntagali greets Apollo Nsibambi's wife

Archbishop Stanley Ntagali greets KCCA ED Jennifer Musisi

Ntagali asked the Cathedral to apologise to the Christian community for blocking Eric Sabiti, the then archbishop in 1971 from starting a new century when at peace.

He also warned Ugandans against being used by politicians who are self-seekers.

"They will come to you and promise you heaven but will end up delivering hell. They get their money from illegal means and what do you expect when they take on responsibility? Let God open our eyes as we go into voting," he said.

The one week celebrations  for the thanksgiving services climaxed Sunday. Priests, educationists, married couples and different missions were assigned days, in which they celebrated  God's work.