The presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Orthodox Church in Uganda Jacinto Kibuuka has slammed the West over what he termed as imposing of homosexuality on African countries against their will.
Giving his Martyrs Day homily at Mamre International Prayer Centre in Namugongo, Bishop Kibuuka, who is also the chairperson of the Christian Ecumenical Council of Uganda (CECU) said the West has continued to impose a number of vices onto African countries.
“As we are celebrating Martyrs’ Day there are a lot of vices imposed to us Christian Africans by the west such as homosexuality and lesbianism especially among the youth. We are threatened by the culture of gay, abortion, contraceptives and all kinds of moral decadency. All these are challenges we are facing as a society, Christians, religious leaders and the country at large” said Bishop Kibuuka.
Corruption
Bishop Kibuuka also took a swipe against government officials involved in corruption that he said is an injustice that affects Ugandans
He said that other vices like nepotism, religious intolerance, greed, land grabbing and murders are also affecting the country.
“As we celebrate the Martyrs’ Day, let’s do away with the evil acts and only stick to truth, honesty, be faithful to our God, have genuine concern for others, and be peace makers in everything no matter what,” he said.
“Let us be genuine and upright in whatever we are doing because amidst all the challenges God is still on the throne and He calls us to fear not because He is with us in all situations.”
The guest of hour at the celebrations, Elgon North County in Bulambuli District , Gerald Nangoli Christians to take lessons from the devotion of Uganda Martyrs.
“We can suffer, we can go through all the challenges and channels but at the end of the day there people who will benefit from your suffering that’s why we are celebrating the martyrs. As Uganda especially at this time when corruption is at its peak, we should pray that Ugandans especially those stealing public funds and use it to build mansions on daily basis change for good and mind about their legacy,” Nangoli said.
“Let’s all join hands and fight corruption because at the end of the day we shall be answerable to God. “
