WHY BLAME CHRISTIANITY?

 
Sir,

Ever since government’s decision to exclude all religions, except Christianity, from schools in the country was taken, some people have seemingly seen this as an opportunity to attack Christianity as a whole, as if Christianity is to blame for making the decision. This reminds one of the numerous anti-Christian movements in the world, such as the ‘New Age’ movement and its ‘10-point plan for the destruction of Christianity’ or the ‘Aryan occult’ movement, which blames Christianity for separating them from their true gods, whoever they may be. In a world of religions, such movements only see Christianity as the problem.

Even though Christianity is a way of life which cannot be imposed on anyone, for some reason, some people view it as a threat, or associate it with colonialism and imperialism. The Bible may have been introduced to Africa by missionaries, but, with the exception of our own traditional religions, all other religions were also introduced to Africa by foreigners. Egypt was once a Christian country before being conquered by Islam. And yet we are constantly reminded of how Christianity was supposedly the tool of the colonial oppressors to keep us in poverty while they stole our minerals. So what about Islam, Buddhism or Zoroasterism? Are they also intended to keep us in poverty? I think our governments are doing a good job of that, without the help of religion.

The Bible does not promote poverty and it does not promote greed and selfishness. It teaches us to seek God. Once we are in a relationship with God and obey His commands, He answers our prayers. This isn’t to say that one cannot get rich without being a Christian. However, all the material wealth on earth does not guarantee one peace, happiness and eternal life.

There are also religions which are dedicated to satan. The founder of one such religion, Aleister Crowley, even authored a book, supposedly containing the laws and teachings to be followed by its followers, which were supposedly given to Crowley by a so-called ‘ascended master’, or ‘spirit guide’ called Aiwas. The highest law in the book is said to be: Do as thou wilt (do as you please).

This completely contradicts God’s 10 Commandments. Complete religious freedom would mean allowing such religions in schools. Are those the choices we want our children to make? Is that the kind of society we would like to create?
As for government’s decision to ban other religions, children whose parents are not Christians should not be forced to attend Christian prayers but I see nothing wrong with teaching all pupils about the predominant religion in the country.

Swazi citizen
Mbabane  
      

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