·Case study of Diocese of Niger Delta North, Anglican Communion:
Yesterday, I drew the attention of the Anglican Church,especially the Diocese of Niger Delta North to the gradual eroding of Church values due to acts capable of questioning the integrity & sanctity of the Church.
Expectedly, I got responses.
The first set of people think I shouldn't have done that, I should have quietly allowed the matter go,understandably, most of those in this category are those who want to be politically correct.
A second set think I have a point and agreed with me.This set responded boldly on the comments to express their frustration on how the Church is being run at the moment.
The third set which inspired this post are those who engaged me through the inbox to reveal the lot going on within the Church.
Between yesterday and today,I have come to realize that there are so many Church leaders who, themselves, are already frustrated with the reckless manners the Pulpit is made available for politicians to campaign and ridicule opponents.
What amazes me is how such people kept mute while the Altar is being desecrated, instead of boldly stating their views, chose to die in silence.
My advice is for people to speak up whenever necessary,the Church is a human organization that is also open to mistakes and corrections.
It is not true that Churches cannot be corrected, in fact, the Church has survived till today because certain persons spoke strongly for and against certain Church traditions and practices in the past.
My appeal again is for the Anglican Communion in the Diocese under the leadership of our father, Arch Bishop I.C.O Kattey to borrow a leaf from the Catholic Church which monitors speeches and conducts of those who mount their Pulpit with a view to ensuring the Church is not used as a launch pad for politicians to campaign.
The Church must remain a platform for spiritual upliftment and Communion of brethren devoid of political and social discriminations, she must remain the conscience of the society.
My hope is to see these changes manifest under the guidance of our Arch Bishop.
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