I have been agonising for the past few weeks on how to fashion my comment on Fr. Bwalya and his battle with the MMD led government on one hand and the Catholic Church hierarchy on the other. There is little one can do but agree entirely with the views expressed by this noble priest. However, it is also proper to question his approach/tactics in trying to bring about change.
In my opinion Fr. Bwalya crossed the line when he formed his organisation (yet to be registered) called the ‘New Liberation Struggle Change or Die Zambia’ whose aim is stated as to ensure that a new leader who loves the Zambian people genuinely was put into power in 2011. This single move made him vulnerable to political attack and also brought the Church into disrepute. The Church can not be seen to be taking a partisan view in politics and I believe this is the reason the area Bishop decided it was time for Fr. Bwalya to step back and take some time to reflect on his actions and his calling as a priest.
Our political system is so messed up that it is entirely understandable why Fr. Bwalya decided to use his position at Radio Icengelo to inform people about the ills of the government. He is a voice for the voiceless.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing" Edmund Burke
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In my opinion Fr. Bwalya crossed the line when he formed his organisation (yet to be registered) called the ‘New Liberation Struggle Change or Die Zambia’ whose aim is stated as to ensure that a new leader who loves the Zambian people genuinely was put into power in 2011. This single move made him vulnerable to political attack and also brought the Church into disrepute. The Church can not be seen to be taking a partisan view in politics and I believe this is the reason the area Bishop decided it was time for Fr. Bwalya to step back and take some time to reflect on his actions and his calling as a priest.
Our political system is so messed up that it is entirely understandable why Fr. Bwalya decided to use his position at Radio Icengelo to inform people about the ills of the government. He is a voice for the voiceless.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing" Edmund Burke
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