Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:43:35 +0000 By SANDRA MACHIMA GOVERNMENT must protect citizens from being taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals masquerading as miracle performers and prophets, says the Council of Churches (CCZ). CCZ general secretary ReverendSuzanne Matale has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to enforce the Society’s Act CAP 119 to ensure that churches operating in the country were effectively controlled. In a statement Reverend Matale observed with sadness the increase in the levels of desperation among many Zambians for miracles performed by self-proclaimed prophets and pastors. She said the council had noted with dismay the high levels of criminality perpetuated by self-acclaimed prophets and pastors who had continued to abuse their followers by demanding huge sums of money and sexual favours in exchange for miracles. She explained that Christianity was a dignified religion whose followers must live according to Bible principles which offered direction, advice and wisdom on matters of spirituality. […]
