Former Rubaga RCC Herbert Anderson Burora is dismayed by the ongoing tensions between some of Uganda’s most influential religious leaders noting how believers have been deeply troubled by the public disputes that have spanned years.
“How do you preach forgiveness and reconciliation when, after doing so, you turn to attack each other?” Burora asked.
He specifically referenced prominent pastors, Robert Kayanja and Jackson Ssenyonga, who have been entangled in a long-standing clash.
He pointed out the painful irony of religious leaders who emphasize unity and love but engage in verbal battles.
Burora’s plea resonates beyond these two figures, highlighting a larger issue within the faith community.
He questioned the absence of senior Christian leaders who could step in as mediators, calling for wisdom and guidance from elder statesmen of the church.
“Are there no Christian elders in this country that can sit with Robert Kayanja and Jackson Ssenyonga and others?” he implored.
For many years, respected preachers have been insulting and accusing their fellows leading to not only dividing congregations but also sowing confusion among believers who look up to them for spiritual guidance.
“It hurts as believers when respected preachers hurl insults at each other for decades,” Burora admitted, expressing the collective grief of those who seek unity and peace in the church.
He urges Christian leaders to rise above personal differences and embody the very teachings of forgiveness and reconciliation they preach.
