Colur me disturbed
It is almost expected of Jacob Zuma will pronounce statements like these: "We shall build this organisation. Even God expects us to rule this country because we are the only organisation which was blessed by pastors when it was formed. It is even blessed in Heaven. That is why we will rule until Jesus comes back." It is almost expected. a dirty tactic by a corrupt politician to gain the trust of those that are badly-educated and very religious. It is almost expected I would say in order to gain popular votes.
What did disturb me was the reaction of some Church officials and other politicians. Outright criticisms such as these left me somewhat bewildered: " ACDP president Kenneth Meshoe said Zuma's remarks were "blasphemous", and called on him to apologise. "The unity he is calling for in the ANC will not materialise. It's a sign of God's displeasure (because) of their rebellion and the immorality they are promoting in the country." Referring to the legalisation of abortion and same-sex marriages, Meshoe said Zuma was effectively saying that God "blesses" the killing of innocent babies and homosexual relations."" Zuma was even compared to the Beatles, when they made the statement along the lines that they are more popular then Jesus Christ. DA accused Zuma of demonising other politicians to influence the populace.
Noone has really addressed the issue of the legality of mixing religion and secular life. Some implied it, but in reality, everyone was simply worried about people believing in the wrong kind of message from God about them. This is instead of allowing people to choose their political affiliation for themselves, without the threat of divine retribution for the 'wrong answer'.
What did disturb me was the reaction of some Church officials and other politicians. Outright criticisms such as these left me somewhat bewildered: " ACDP president Kenneth Meshoe said Zuma's remarks were "blasphemous", and called on him to apologise. "The unity he is calling for in the ANC will not materialise. It's a sign of God's displeasure (because) of their rebellion and the immorality they are promoting in the country." Referring to the legalisation of abortion and same-sex marriages, Meshoe said Zuma was effectively saying that God "blesses" the killing of innocent babies and homosexual relations."" Zuma was even compared to the Beatles, when they made the statement along the lines that they are more popular then Jesus Christ. DA accused Zuma of demonising other politicians to influence the populace.
Noone has really addressed the issue of the legality of mixing religion and secular life. Some implied it, but in reality, everyone was simply worried about people believing in the wrong kind of message from God about them. This is instead of allowing people to choose their political affiliation for themselves, without the threat of divine retribution for the 'wrong answer'.