Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe says Government will always uphold the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation in appreciation of the peace, unity and political stability the country has enjoyed over the years. Dr Mwanakampwe said the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation has helped to hold the nation together and makes citizens to deeply reflect on the importance of upholding Christian values. Dr Mwanakampwe was speaking during the commemoration of the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation and end of Year thanksGiving Service at Kabwe Chapel.
“If this country was not declared a Christian nation, we would have seen pandemonium. We need to thank God for this declaration. It takes the hand of God to be where we are and to hold this country together,” he said.
“The declaration doesn’t make everyone a Christian but highlights and reaffirms our collective resolve as people to follow and abide by the dictates of the Christian faith,” Dr Mwanakampwe said. He also urged the nation to uphold peace before, during and after the 2026 general elections. “The peaceful transitions the country has always experienced since independence is a clear indication of the hand of God upon Zambia,” he said.
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Delivering his homily, Bishop Moses Banda of the Evangelical Church in Zambia said there is need to enshrine the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation in the Constitution. “Since 1991, God has called all of us to shine. We must live in unity.
Zambia’s strength lies in unity in diversity. Unity in action brings the leaders together,” he said. Bishop Banda called for patriotism and a change of mindset among young people.
“It is sad that highly learned young people are just drinking beer. To them, life is drugs and alcohol.
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