By Kabuye Ronald
The presiding Bishop for the Evangelical Orthodox Church (EOC) in Uganda Jacinto Kibuuka has called upon government to come out openly and vividly to fight exploitation of humanity among church members by church leaders in Uganda.
Bishop Kibuuka made the call during the ordination of two Deacons Olowo Vincent and Cyprian Anzo Draleke Kanuto to priesthood at Mamre International Prayer Centre in Namugongo, Janda Wakiso district.
The Most Reverend Bishop called upon the newly ordained priest not turn into fraudster like many priests and pastors currently in the country who he said purport miracles and brain drain people to solicit money from them. He emphasized that church is not about making money but rather it’s about bridging of man and God which is the same with priesthood and pastorship.
It’s on the above note that Bishop Kibuuka urged government to intervene in the church affairs and apprehend those that are using church as a business, exploiting humanity as opposed to doing God’s work
“The government must come out openly and vividly as they fight corruption to fight exploitation of humanity in churches by religious leaders otherwise many have lost track, people are no longer preaching the truth but rather what they want that brings them money” said Bishop Kibuuka
Bishop Kibuuka also called upon religious leaders and government to address the issue of domestic violence which he says is due to the isolation of the boy child and concentration on only the girl child in gender related issues.
“it’s paramount and equally important that as we take care of the girl child we as well take care of the boy child because he is the head of the family tomorrow so he needs care and nurturing as well, he needs to understand human values and therefore know how to connect himself becoming as a parent, as a mature citizen and rightful citizen of the country.
I also call upon government to support church in the issues of value management and teaching to the youngsters “said Bishop Kibuuka
Bishop Kibuuka also reiterated his call to government to reduce taxes on the essential commodities as a remedy to bring down the hiked commodity prices.
“The other day our dear president said that if you can’t manage bread you go for cassava. I want to remind our dear president that Cassava is also sold at a cost which has even gone high more than that of the bread. Therefore we still call upon government, parliament, cabinet, Uganda Revenue Authority to get back to the roots of supporting Ugandans to develop right from low income earners and this will only happen when you lower taxes of the commodities produced in Uganda and those essentials from abroad.”
He further called upon parliament to take care of the coffee agreement saying there is a lot of injustice done to farmers that must be rectified so that the farmers get justice, fairness and support as opposed to exploitation as it is the case in the agreement wih Uganda Vinci Coffee Company.
Meanwhile, speaking on behalf of the newly Ordained Priests Rev. Fr. Vincent Olowo thanks the congregations, the clergy and Bishop Kibuuka for the support before urging them to always pray for them so that they serve in the way that pleases God.
