KZN Christian Council mobilises churches to pray against cannibalism
Quoting from the book of Genesis 4:8-11, Reverend Chonco mentioned that no matter how some of the unknown perpetrators try to hide their sins, "but the spilled blood will always find a way to have a voice"
The KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZNCC) has organised a series of ecumenical prayers against cannibalism and other forms of violence.
The first prayer supported by uThukela Amajuba Mzinyathi Christian Council (TAMCC), the Office of the Premier, Department of Social Development, Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality and Sisters of Faith in Action (SOFIA) joined over 300 congregants in Estcourt on September 21 to pray. Dr Lucas Ngoetjana (Deputy CEO of KZNCC) lamented that this is not the South Africa we pray for!
The situation where people dig up graves and eat human flesh and bones shows that the moral and social fabric has degenerated to shocking levels. The need for moral regeneration and respect of human dignity is urgent.
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“In light of the recent barbaric acts where some even dug up graves, we should learn as society to form a loving solid relationship. One neighbour’s problem should be another’s responsibility to resolve,” said Mbuzeleni Mkhize, Shayamoya‘s Ward Councillor.
He further stated that people should refrain from calling the perpetrators ‘cannibals’ but use the harsher term in Zulu, ‘amazimuzimu’.
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Participants were shocked to hear that local women are still targets of several forms of abuse.
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Reverend Chonco, as the main speaker, shared a very thought provoking message. Quoting from the book of Genesis 4:8-11, he mentioned that no matter how some of the unknown perpetrators try to hide their sins, “but the spilled blood will always find a way to have a voice”.
In his message, he also stressed that everyone needs to humble themselves and repent as this is a sign of the coming of the King. In closing, he encouraged those present to pray for the perpetrators and also for those who have not been brought to book, to be dealt with by the law and by God.
This was followed by a series of open prayers by all. The next series of prayers will be held in Port Shepstone hosted by Southern KwaZulu Natal Christian Council (SKZNCC).
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