Archbishop Lwanga calls for dialogue
UGANDA is currently facing many challenges that can only be solved through dialogue, the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese has said.
By Milton Olupot
and Jude Kafuma
UGANDA is currently facing many challenges that can only be solved through dialogue, the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese has said.
Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga said some of the problems include the Buganda kingdom stand-off with the central Government and the Bunyoro land question.
“We should talk to each other and pursue dialogue for an equitable solution and stability. We are all children of God, created and commissioned to live peacefully. Let us leave a legacy for future generations.â€
He said other challenges include human sacrifice, homosexuality, lesbianism and pornography and domestic violence
Lwanga was speaking at the opening of a three-day conference on sustainable national reconciliation, justice and peace at the Pope Paul Memorial Hotel in Kampala yesterday.
President Yoweri Museveni is expected to close the conference organised by the Inter-religious Council of Uganda in conjunction with other religious bodies.
Religious and traditional leaders, academics, political party leaders and MPs are expected to attend.
Lwanga, who is also a member of the council of presidents, commended the Government for accepting to pursue dialogue in a bid to end the war in northern Uganda. “I call upon the Government and the army to continue with this effort.â€
The prelate cautioned the participants against pointing fingers during the conference.
“The peace and welfare of this nation will be secure when we pursue true patriotism, accept wrong and work towards putting it right. By doing this, we shall also be fulfilling our motto ‘For God and My Country,†the Archbishop said.
Dr. Alex Nkabahona, a lecturer at the department of religious studies, Makerere University, said he had carried out a study that established that issues like distribution of economic and political power and land management require reconciliation.
Rev. Fr. Dr. Sylvester Arinaitwe, the Uganda Joint Christian Council executive director, said there is need to create awareness on the importance of national reconciliation.
and Jude Kafuma
UGANDA is currently facing many challenges that can only be solved through dialogue, the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese has said.
Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga said some of the problems include the Buganda kingdom stand-off with the central Government and the Bunyoro land question.
“We should talk to each other and pursue dialogue for an equitable solution and stability. We are all children of God, created and commissioned to live peacefully. Let us leave a legacy for future generations.â€
He said other challenges include human sacrifice, homosexuality, lesbianism and pornography and domestic violence
Lwanga was speaking at the opening of a three-day conference on sustainable national reconciliation, justice and peace at the Pope Paul Memorial Hotel in Kampala yesterday.
President Yoweri Museveni is expected to close the conference organised by the Inter-religious Council of Uganda in conjunction with other religious bodies.
Religious and traditional leaders, academics, political party leaders and MPs are expected to attend.
Lwanga, who is also a member of the council of presidents, commended the Government for accepting to pursue dialogue in a bid to end the war in northern Uganda. “I call upon the Government and the army to continue with this effort.â€
The prelate cautioned the participants against pointing fingers during the conference.
“The peace and welfare of this nation will be secure when we pursue true patriotism, accept wrong and work towards putting it right. By doing this, we shall also be fulfilling our motto ‘For God and My Country,†the Archbishop said.
Dr. Alex Nkabahona, a lecturer at the department of religious studies, Makerere University, said he had carried out a study that established that issues like distribution of economic and political power and land management require reconciliation.
Rev. Fr. Dr. Sylvester Arinaitwe, the Uganda Joint Christian Council executive director, said there is need to create awareness on the importance of national reconciliation.