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AUDIO: Rev. Mtata On The Five Fundamental Questions The Church Needs To Answer Post-Covid-19

AUDIO: Rev. Mtata On The Five Fundamental Questions The Church Needs To Answer Post-Covid-19

The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has posed significant challenges for churches as well. All churches had to temporarily suspend their activities, and find new ways of reaching out to congregations, and the most vulnerable. In many cases, churches expanded existing worship to online networks or established new services online using different forms of social media, websites, TV and radio.…

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Foul Cry Mars FFWPU Peace Festival in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

AllAfrica – The Citizen  September 1, 2019

https://allafrica.com/stories/201909010066.html

By The Citizen Reporters

Dar es Salaam — More than 40,000 people flocked the National Stadium yesterday for a 'peace and family' conference organised yesterday by a popular South Korean religious movement, amid claims the participants were promised capital for start-ups, which they never received.

Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Paul Makonda graced the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) event on behalf of President John Magufuli.

The FFWPU was founded in the 1950s by self-styled messiah Sun Myung Moon, whose Unification Church became famous for marrying thousands of people in a single ceremony.

He claimed to have millions of members across the world, but was accused of brainwashing and profiteering.

In Dar es Salaam yesterday, the organisers said the event attracted over 43,000 people. Entrance fee was Sh3,000 per participant.

However, many of those who attended claimed that they had been lured to the event after promises that they would be given capital for start-ups by "their sponsor".

But a senior official of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, Stylos Simba, refuted claims they promised to give money to the attendees.

"We organised the seminar to provide education on how people can survive in their marriages... we didn't promise to give money to anyone," said Mr Simba.

Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Paul Makonda also dismissed the claims saying this should be a lesson to Tanzanians.

"You can't expect someone to give you Sh100,000, when you give him Sh3,000; this should act as a wake-up call to my fellow citizens," said Mr Makonda, who spoke from his offices.

One of the participants, who wished not to be named, claimed he and his colleagues were forced to pay Sh1.2 million to hire a mini-bus from Arusha.

Another attendee, Mr Jaffari Mtimbuka said he felt cheated because he didn't get what he was promised for taking part in the event.

"What we found here is contrary to what we were promised when we paid the attendance fee... I feel cheated," said Mr Mtimbuka.

Another attendee Mr Edson Mbwambo said at first he didn't want to pay the attendance fee but due to family pressure he ended up doing so.

He complained that they were promised to be paid only to be provided with education on how to survive in marriages.

Towards the end of last year, the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification sparked a storm in Zimbabwe where it held a similar event, and at least 40,000 couples from over 200 countries were billed to dededicate their marriages at a huge ceremony led by Dr Hak Ja Han Moon, widow of the founder of the movement.

Local churches under the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) discouraged the christian community against attending the highly publicised Peace and Family Festival saying they do not identify with the teachings of the movement.

The movement has been accused of cult-like practices – allegations its leaders have previously dismissed as a result of being "misunderstood and even persecution". We're not exclusive to this misunderstanding or treatment."

Sun Myung Moon, the founder, died aged 92 years in 2012.

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Zimbabwe's churches urge lifting of international sanctions

Zimbabwe’s churches urge lifting of international sanctions

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has urged the lifting of ‘punitive’ sanctions on Zimbabwe following last week’s disputed election, which saw incumbent president Emmerson Mnangagwa returned with a decisive majority.

In a ‘pastoral statement‘, the ZCC said: ‘We plead with the international community not continue the isolation of Zimbabwe on the basis of shortcomings of this election. You…

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Churches rubbish ANC meditation efforts in Zimbabwe

Churches rubbish ANC meditation efforts in Zimbabwe

THE Zimbabwe Council of Church buildings (ZCC) has rubbished ANC meditation efforts declaring the South African delegation only provided solidarity to the Zanu-PF get together and the people of Zimbabwe need to liberate themselves from the mess in the state.

ZCC secretary-general Kenneth Mtata argued that South Africa can only present international solidarity and…

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Mnangagwa, Chamisa Dialogue Plan 'Collapses', Zimbabwe Churches Say

Mnangagwa, Chamisa Dialogue Plan ‘Collapses’, Zimbabwe Churches Say

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has reportedly said that President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his rival Nelson Chamisa are “seemingly not ready to compromise” their political positions, making it difficult for the two leaders to hold a dialogue.

ZCC, according to reports, has been trying to mediate between the two warring parties since the country’s disputed polls in July.

According to NewsDay

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Hak Ja Han cancelled donations to Zimbabwe war veterans after poor turnout at her festival

Photos from the Harare, Zimbabwe November 21, 2018 event

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The expected thousands of couples did not come.

https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-151072.html

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Korean cult leader donates $50,000 to American war veterans

by Mandla Ndlovu                     05 Dec 2018

Korean cult leader of The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, Hak Ja Han Moon, recently donated over $50,000 to four American organizations that serve war veterans and their families.

The Korean cult was in the country in November where Mrs Moon was supposed to address a crowd of 100 000 people at the National sports stadium in a bid to expand the wings of her cult.

The media put much pressure on the church and the political leadership and the event was snubbed even by the President Emmerson Mnangagwa who was supposed to be the guest of honour.

Sources who were in the organising team revealed to us that Moon was supposed to donate money to Zimbabwe war veterans, church institutions and other charity organisations but ended up not doing so after Zimbabweans snubbed her event.

In America, Moon donated $13,000 each at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York to the following four veteran organizations:  

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Department of New York, a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.

Union Cyber, a national nonprofit network for veterans that prepares men and women for careers in cybersecurity.

Headstrong, a non-profit in the NY area that offers free, and confidential treatment for post-9/11 military veterans. They provide support and services by veterans, for veterans facing mental illness, PTSD, substance abuse, etc.

Black Veterans For Social Justice, a nonprofit that assists military personnel in making a smooth transition from active duty to civilian life. They are dedicated to servicing military personnel, veterans and their families in the areas of social readjustment, housing, employment, compensation, disability, substance abuse, medical treatment, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, family intervention, prison counseling and relocation into the community, legal advocacy, discharge up-grade and redress of grievances within and outside the military.

In Zimbabwe Moon was welcomed by Minister of Defence Opah Muchinguri-Kashiri and Deputy Minister of Information Energy Mutodi.

Local Churches under the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) discouraged the Christian community against attending the highly publicized Peace and Family Festival saying they do not identify with the teachings of the movement.

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Korean FFWPU cult leader gives journalists $20 each

Speaker at FFWPU Festival in Harare, Bishop Johannes Ndanga, being probed for fraud

What is the real agenda of the Family Federation for World Peace?

Hak Ja Han’s Cheon Il Guk Constitution is troubling

The Fall of the House of Moon

On a mission from God: South Korea’s many cults

Sun Myung Moon jailed for two years in Seoul in 1955 during the Ewha University sex scandal

Japan High Court judge upholds “FFWPU used members for profit, not religious purposes”. This has serious ramifications.

Japan looted for the benefit of the Moons. Complaints reach over $1billion

The six ‘wives’ of Sun Myung Moon

“Ancestor Liberation must be done” Hak Ja Han 2015

Nansook Hong – In the Shadow of the Moons book, part 1

The Unification Church and shamanism. At its heart the UC is not Christian; but it presents a Christian facade.

Peace Starts with Me • Family Federation for World Peace and Unification • FFWPU • Only Begotten Daughter of God • Hak Ja Han • True Mother • True Parents of Mankind • Sun Myung Moon • True Father • Lord of the Second Advent • Messiah • Second Coming of Jesus • Unification Church • Moonies • Shamanism • President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Hak Ja Han Moon’s $1billion white marble palace in Korea

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Prominent Christian Leaders Mourn the Death of Ambuya Chamisa

Prominent Christian Leaders Mourn the Death of Ambuya Chamisa

Prominent pastors and Christian leaders across Zimbabwe have joined in mourning the death of Ambuya Chamisa, mother to MDC Alliance leader advocate and Pastor Nelson Chamisa.

According to a communiqué issued by the party’s spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere on Monday, Ambuya Chamisa died at her home in Gutu, Masvingo Province.

“It is with great sadness that the MDC Alliance announces the passing of…

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Are Churches Happy With How the Government is Managing COVID-19? 

Churches believe that the government has an opportunity to holistically address the predicaments that have been bedevilling Zimbabwe by bringing all key stakeholders to contribute towards a comprehensive post-COVID-19 nation.

In a wide-ranging interview with NewsDay’s Brenna Matendere, Zimbabwe Council of Churches General Secretary Reverend Dr Kenneth Mtata drew the nation to the board of reality…

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Palm Sunday 2020 RECAP!

Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter that begins the Holy Week. It is the day that we remember and celebrate the day Jesus entered into Jerusalem as Savior and King.

As Jesus rode a donkey into the town of Jerusalem a large crowd gathered and laid palm branches and their cloaks across the road, giving Jesus royal treatment. The hundreds of people shouted “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed…

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Churches, Civil Society, Business & Every Zimbabwean Must Participate in National Dialogue: CCJPZ

Churches, Civil Society, Business & Every Zimbabwean Must Participate in National Dialogue: CCJPZ

Zimbabwe is at a crossroads as its political and economic crises deepen. Beyond offensive international diplomatic actions, court applications and protests, a national dialogue appears the best alternative to resolve Zimbabwe’s swelling socio-economic and political afflictions.

Last year, President Emmerson Mnangagwacalled on political parties, churches and civil-society leaders to participate in…

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Zimbabwe Indigenous International Council of Churches National Day of Prayer Recap!

Zimbabwe Indigenous International Council of Churches National Day of Prayer Recap!

Over 15 000 congregants from 101 churches under the Zimbabwe Indigenous Interdenominational Council of Churches (ZIICC) convened at the National Sports Stadium in Harare to observe the National Day of Prayer last Saturday.

The meeting was graced by high-profile officials that include President Emmerson Mnangagwa (guest of honour), First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga,

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The Song for Inclusive National Dialogue Continues! 

Zimbabwean churches under the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) banner have shown a keen interest in joining the national dialogue being held under the auspices of the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD).

In an interview with the state paper The Herald, ZCC secretary-general Reverend Dr Kenneth Mtata thrown their ecclesiastical weight behind political dialogue, which was launched by President…

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"Where The Nation Is Hurting, The Church Must Be There"

“Where The Nation Is Hurting, The Church Must Be There”

The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) has urged political parties to desist from toxic politics and unite in addressing challenges facing the nation. The ecumenical syndicate said there was a need to take a bold decision and address the root causes of national challenges.

ZHOCD secretary-general Reverend Dr Kenneth Mtata told The Heraldin an interview that unity was key in fixing…

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Let's Stop Electioneering For 7 Years To Promote Unity & Heal Past Political Wounds: Zimbabwean Churches

Let’s Stop Electioneering For 7 Years To Promote Unity & Heal Past Political Wounds: Zimbabwean Churches

In their latest pastoral letter, the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) – an apex ecumenical unison comprising the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe, Union for Development for Apostolic Churches in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference and Zimbabwe Council of Churches – propose that the Southern African country suspends general elections for seven years.

The move,…

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Churches' Statement On The Deteriorating Human Security Situation & Economy  

Churches’ Statement On The Deteriorating Human Security Situation & Economy  

The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has raised alarm following the alleged abduction of Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) acting president Peter Magombeyi from his Harare home by three masked men on Saturday night.

Magombeyi, who is leading doctors’ current strike for better working conditions, had not yet been accounted for.

The latest incident comes at a time…