Namibia Mulls Relaunch of Bible Classes in Schools to Counter ‘Moral Decay’
August 2, 2012 1 Comment
Well, what better answer is there to ‘moral decy’ (sin is what they actually should be calling it but won’t) than a return to the Word of God? In Namibia, as far as I know, Lutheranism is the major denomination.
Namibia is considering reintroducing Bible studies in public classrooms in order to combat the rising problem of alcohol and drug abuse that some say is eroding the country’s moral values.
The Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) in Namibia said that it is time for the country to look back to its religious roots. Bible study has not been permitted in schools ever since the African country won independence and declared itself to be a secular state.
OTA Secretary Josef Asino has also called for a National Prayer Day that will look at the rising rates of violence inflicting the country, and consider how bringing back Bible study can help the nation’s youth learn about proper morals, website New Era Namibia reported Wednesday.
“At every second or third house, in most suburbs, there is a shebeen (liquor outlet) and in some cases, these shebeens – whether licensed or not – are set up in close proximity to schools and this is where most of the crimes are committed,” Asino said at the residence of the King of Ondonga Elifas Kauluma, during the visit of Minister of Information and Communication Technology Joël Kaapanda.
“Traditional Leaders are neither consulted nor involved in the process of formulating policies that have a direct bearing on their day to day activities. The institution of traditional believes and religion has been in existence since time immemorial and have survived many hardships under past colonial regimes,” he continued.
The OTA Secretary noted that Bostwana and South Africa also have very high numbers of liquor outlets, which he claimed has created many problems in those countries related to alcohol abuse, corruption, and passion killings.
“Our children do not have respect for the elderly anymore. There is a need for collective efforts to develop the interest of future generations about indigenous knowledge and the role of traditional leaders in our communities,” Asino added…
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Sin is a break from a relationship with God that produces moral decay. At least Namibia is trying. I am basically one atheist encounter short of going on a rampage here in the U.S. (Thank goodness I believe in God, lest faith in myself will only lead to tragic results.)
What I hate, is that these -lemme be politically incorrect here- white people whose ancestors once went around the world talking about how great belief in God is, are now trying to “undo” what was done in the form of promoting contraception and things that, well, lead to “moral decay”
It is insulting to the intelligence of non white people when it is assumed that they don’t know what’s good for them without industrialized -basically whiter than white bread- societies preaching a culture of death.
Of course, Lutheranism! The Bible will solve everything! Nevermind the sort of errors that spread from misinterpretation of Jesus having siblings to talk of “Rapture” and so forth.