COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The institutionalisation of Christianity by the Council of Nicaea in AD 325 was a decisive moment in the faith’s history. What began as a diverse, decentralised movement based on Jesus’ teachings was transformed into a formalised state religion, primarily serving the Roman Empire’s political needs. The …
Read More »Museveni Hails Bishop Zziwa’s Wealth Creation Gospel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended Joseph Anthony Zziwa, the Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese for working with the government in fighting poverty through socio-economic development programs. “Thank you for your slogan and those projects. I have been telling you that yes be religious but hardworking, so …
Read More »Ntagali scoffs at preachers for commercializing gospel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outgoing Anglican Archbishop, Stanley Ntagali has scoffed at preachers who have turned church services and preaching into a business. Ntagali says many preachers in the world currently preach what they want people to hear, mostly about riches. He made the remarks while delivering a …
Read More »Levixone: Loving God by serving people
Samuel Lucas Lubyogo aka Levixone is a gospel artist who says his tough childhood has shaped his desire to give back to the less privileged in society. He spoke to The Independent’s Nicole Namubiru about being raised in a family of ten siblings, being the only one from his …
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