The Rt. Rev Ashley Null, the second Anglican bishop of North Africa, has hailed Africa’s foundational role in shaping Anglican theology and urged Christians to confront personal and societal sin, as he preached during the 49th anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum in Mucwini, Kitgum District.
Null told thousands of worshippers commemorating the event, that early English reformers drew theological inspiration from African church fathers, describing Africa as central to the identity and development of Anglicanism.
Null says the Christian church in Africa and Uganda was founded in sacrifice, noting that Archbishop Janani Luwum’s death in 1977 symbolised the church’s commitment to the gospel.
The preacher urges Christians to confront sin both in society and within themselves, arguing that social transformation begins with transformed hearts.
President Yoweri Museveni, who was the chief guest at the event, recalled his role in Africa’s liberation struggles and resistance against former dictator Idi Amin, urging leaders to govern through persuasion rather than imposition on the people.
The President recounted how he rejected Idi Amin’s coup that overthrew President Milton Obote in January 1971, describing it as the beginning of his resistance against Amin’s regime.
By URN
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