Religions leaders call for peace
Apr 23, 2011
TOP religious leaders have asked the Government to hold talks with the opposition and civil society organisations to resolve the current standoff and avoid more bloodshed.
TOP religious leaders have asked the Government to hold talks with the opposition and civil society organisations to resolve the current standoff and avoid more bloodshed.
They also urged Ugandans to avoid rioting.
In their Easter message, the religious leaders said politicians ought to respect each other. They advised the Government to listen to the demands of the opposition concerning the current increase in fuel and food prices and forge a way forward.
Among them were Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga, Head of Orthodox Church; Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi, Head of the Church of Uganda and Bishop Albert Edward Baharagate, Catholic Bishop Emeritus of Hoima. They addressed hundreds of Christians at Nakivubo Stadium after the way of the Cross.
Earlier, Archbishop Cypriano Kizito Lwanga of Kampala Catholic Archdiocese and Mukono Anglican Bishop William Luwalira had given similar messages at different religious functions.
Bishop Albert Baharagate, Catholic Bishop Emeritus of Hoima
As a church, we want political leaders to work together. Being a member of one political party does not mean you cannot work with other parties to build the nation. Many lives have been lost and we cannot lose more. We call upon political leaders to dialogue. Uganda is not a monopoly of anyone and we believe that nation-building must be consultative.
The Government and political parties should stop disrespecting each other, but concentrate on issues that benefit the country.
Mukono Anglican Bishop William Ssebagala Luwalira
I call upon you not to engage in criminal acts that disrupt peace. Innocent people have lost their lives and their property as a result of riots arising from different issues in our country. As Christians, let us use this Easter season of peace and devote ourselves on to restore peace in our country and ensure that Ugandans live in harmony.
Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi, Head of the Church of Uganda
Uganda should be looked at as a family. A family may face challenges and its members may disagree many times.
But in the end, matters are handled amicably. Both parties (the Government and the Opposition) should come together and discuss their differences as a family.
We must forge unity as the Church so that the rest of Uganda can follow us. When the Church is united, Uganda can also be united. When we allow peace to prevail, we shall avoid violence and bloodshed.
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They also urged Ugandans to avoid rioting.
In their Easter message, the religious leaders said politicians ought to respect each other. They advised the Government to listen to the demands of the opposition concerning the current increase in fuel and food prices and forge a way forward.
Among them were Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga, Head of Orthodox Church; Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi, Head of the Church of Uganda and Bishop Albert Edward Baharagate, Catholic Bishop Emeritus of Hoima. They addressed hundreds of Christians at Nakivubo Stadium after the way of the Cross.
Earlier, Archbishop Cypriano Kizito Lwanga of Kampala Catholic Archdiocese and Mukono Anglican Bishop William Luwalira had given similar messages at different religious functions.
Bishop Albert Baharagate, Catholic Bishop Emeritus of Hoima
As a church, we want political leaders to work together. Being a member of one political party does not mean you cannot work with other parties to build the nation. Many lives have been lost and we cannot lose more. We call upon political leaders to dialogue. Uganda is not a monopoly of anyone and we believe that nation-building must be consultative.
The Government and political parties should stop disrespecting each other, but concentrate on issues that benefit the country.
Mukono Anglican Bishop William Ssebagala Luwalira
I call upon you not to engage in criminal acts that disrupt peace. Innocent people have lost their lives and their property as a result of riots arising from different issues in our country. As Christians, let us use this Easter season of peace and devote ourselves on to restore peace in our country and ensure that Ugandans live in harmony.
Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi, Head of the Church of Uganda
Uganda should be looked at as a family. A family may face challenges and its members may disagree many times.
But in the end, matters are handled amicably. Both parties (the Government and the Opposition) should come together and discuss their differences as a family.
We must forge unity as the Church so that the rest of Uganda can follow us. When the Church is united, Uganda can also be united. When we allow peace to prevail, we shall avoid violence and bloodshed.
Stories by Francis Kagolo, John Masaba, Juliet Lukwago and Justine Kirabo