EDITORIAL | When politicians bless the unholy: credibility crumbles when power prays with the accused
Though the constitution makes provision for freedom of religious affiliation, it matters who politicians associate with, especially in cases where there is a need for redress, justice and accountability
23 April 2025 - 04:30
When political leaders are seen to endorse, fraternise with “unholy” religious institutions, self-styled miracle workers or spiritual cults who are fingered in serious transgressions, they are not only undermining the separation between the church and the state, they are eroding the credibility of both entities...
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