Pastor Simeon Kayiwa of Namirembe Fellowship church has told journalists that if government does not examine pastors who have quickly accumulated wealth in the country, Uganda might witness a tragic inferno similar to that masterminded by cult leader, Joseph Kibwetere on 17 March 2000 claiming 1000 lives.
Pastor Simeon, also a doctor of Psychology, was on Sunday speaking to one local television station when he said much as Christians have a lot of faith, they have forgotten that the Jesus they serve did not reach the extremities today’s church leaders reach when shepherding flock.
“In South Africa I saw one feeding people on grass. If we are not careful, we might witness another Kibwetere and later regret loosing our people as it was. In Psychology, one can lead a campaign in which they suppress the mind of an adult to that of a 3-year-old in thinking.” He said.
“Someone who has just started [a church], getting a lot of money, security organs should look into this. Where did he get such sums of money?” He said.
Pastor Kayiwa’s comment was sought in the wake of recent disputes that divided Christians when Zoe Fellowship leader, Elvis Mbonye allegedly allowed followers to kiss his shoes as an act of honor.
This was perceived as rather an act of worship by critics, many of who took to social media to condemn the Church leader.
“Leave those men, don’t fight them, you may fight with them and fight with God, for you will not win. But if they are not from God, they will disappear and you will see them no more.” Pr Bugembe, speaking to the same television station, issued his remarks on the controversy.
Elsewhere, this website learnt that the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity “is speeding up the process of formulating a National Policy which will be the backbone of regulating Faith Based Organizations.”
Director of Religious Affairs, Canon Aaron Mwesigye said on Sunday this follows “a fragrant abuse of the constitutional right to Freedom of Worship.”
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