The Liberia Council of Churches has taken exception to what it called “attacks on the personal character of the President of the Liberia Council of Churches” by Cllr Sayma Syrenius Cephus, Solicitor General of the Republic of Liberia and maligning the Bishop as one “having hatred against the George Weah government, using his religious connection to conceal his mendacious posture as a faceless politician and using his campaign to get even with anyone who has seen through his hypocrisies and viciousness”
In a prepared text read by Bishop D. Jensen Seyenkulo, First Vice President at a well-attended press conference held yesterday, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, said the statement coming from a high profile government official is worrisome and counted as an affront to morality and disrespect to episcopal leadership.
“The Council also notes with dismay continuous follow up of additional statements made by other government officials such as the Minister of Information, Assistant Minister for Information Services and the Inspector General of Police and others used against the President of the Council. These statements from other government officials in the public space portray an unfriendly atmosphere between the Church and the State which is far from the truth. The Council has been and is a champion of good relationship and upholds to its mission that foster partnership at national and international levels”, Bishop Seyenkulo said.
The umbrella institution of Christian churches in Liberia said the Church will remain the prophetic voice of the voiceless and will not be intimidated by anyone to demean the hard earned respect required for religious leaders, adding that the culture and religious values teach them to be obedient and respectful to every authority
The Council also notes with dismay continuous follow up of additional statements made by other government officials such as the Minister of Information, Assistant Minister for Information Services and the Inspector General of Police and others used against the President of the Council. These statements from other government officials in the public space portray an unfriendly atmosphere between the Church and the State which is far from the truth. The Council has been and is a champion of good relationship and upholds to its mission that foster partnership at national and international levels.
The Liberia Council of Churches said it will remain the prophetic voice of the voiceless and will not be intimidated by anyone to demean the hard earned respect required for religious leaders, adding its culture and religious values teach us to be obedient and respectful to every authority.
“The Church has not and is not opposed to any political leadership of the country and therefore calls on the government to see the Church as a true partner and a great collaborator in progress. You are our members and we hold to supporting you in all lawful actions to uplift good governance and the progress of our country”, the statement said
Meanwhile, the Council said it recognizes the critical moment as we approach 2023 and calls for collaboration as a priority, negating scapegoating and mischaracterization. The Council also called on all stakeholders to uphold to the rule of law with specific reference to forced conscription of persons into traditional societies, the respect of the rights of all persons no matter their age, creed, faith or cultural values.
The Council also condemned all acts of ritualistic killings and called on those involved to refrain, adding that all Liberians should recognize that life belongs to God and anyone who takes away life is an enemy of God.
“Finally, the Church recognizes Mr. Emmanuel Toelue a young man who exhibited high level of moral values of honesty and sincerity by finding and returning US$50,000.00 and about L$100,000.00 to a business woman in Nimba County. “We also expressed gratitude to His Excellency, Dr. George M. Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia for recognizing the actions of Christian values portrayed by Mr. Toelue, which are great lessons for transparency, accountability and integrity”, the statement said.
The Council acknowledged that the act of giving and supporting Mr. Toelue with education up to Master’s Degree level is commendable and sets an example for others to follow.
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