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Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by bokohalal(m): 6:30pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
August 15, 2013Cameroon's President Paul Biya has ordered the closure of nearly 100 Christian churches in key cities. Cameroon's President Paul Biya has ordered the closure of nearly 100 Christian churches in key cities. Yaounde, Cameroon (CNN) -- Cameroon's President Paul Biya has ordered the closure of nearly 100 Christian churches in key cities, citing criminal practices organized by Pentecostal pastors that threaten the security of the West African nation. But Pentecostal pastors said the move is evidence of Biya's insecurity about the churches' criticism of the government. Biya is using the military to permanently shut down all Pentecostal church denominations in the nation's capital, Yaounde, and the North West Regional capital, Bamenda, which have the largest Christian populations in Cameroon. More than 50 churches have now been closed, with the government targeting nearly 100 in eight other regions. "We will get rid of all the so-called Christian Pentecostal pastors who misuse the name of Jesus Christ to fake miracles and kill citizens in their churches. They have outstretched their liberty," Mbu Anthony Lang, a government official in Bamenda, told CNN Wednesday. Nearly 500 Pentecostal churches operate in Cameroon, but fewer than 50 are legal, he added. On Sunday, a 9-year-old Christian girl collapsed and died during a prayer session in Winners' Chapel, a Pentecostal church in Bamenda. The girl's mother, Mih Theresa, told CNN Wednesday that the pastor intended to cast out the numerous demons that were in control of her daughter's life. "I want the government to stop these pastors who use mysterious powers to pull Christians and kill then for more powers. All my children have ran away from the Catholic Church in search for miracles, signs and wonders," she told CNN while holding back tears. Another Christian, Mveng Thomas, said his marriage ended abruptly when a Pentecostal pastor ordered his wife to dissolve their union. He said the pastor described him as "an unrepentant devil." Pastors marched against the government's decision Wednesday in Bamenda and Douala. Pastors said the Biya government sees the mass proliferation of churches as a threat. Boniface Tum, a bishop of the Christian Church of God in Yaounde, said that Biya, who has been president since 1982, is becoming insecure about the freedom of speech within these churches. "Authorizing only the Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Muslim, and a few other churches, is a strict violation of the right to religion," Tum added. Targeted Pentecostal Christians in Bamenda are transforming their private homes into churches. North West Regional governor Adolphe Lele L'Afrique said Wednesday that police had discovered the abduction of 30 children under age 18 by a pastor in Bamenda. The pastor said he wanted to remove the children from a bad society, Lele added. Government officials also say that some pastors convince congregants that they do not need professional medical treatment for their ailments. "How can a pastor say the sick needs no medical doctor? We need sanity in our Christian lives," Nyang Blaise, a youth leader for Biya's ruling party, CPDM, told CNN. One woman said her mother was refusing cancer treatments because of her pastor. "My mother's condition is worsening after doctors confirmed she had cancer. She is dying silently, and yet we cannot persuade her to see a doctor for proper treatment, against her pastor's wish," Deborah Tanyi said. via CNN: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/14/world/africa/cameroon-churches/in... 11 Likes
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Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by bokohalal(m): 6:35pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
Sensible government. Great Africans. 51 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by kkkp: 7:08pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
Hmmm |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by AZeD1(m): 7:14pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
I think we need something like this in Nigeria with the only difference being all religions should be banned. 21 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by ednut1(m): 7:51pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
same action needed in nigeria, job less con men on rampage 19 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Nobody: 8:07pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
I bet some of those churches had names like the ones provided below I FOUND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE NAMES OF THESE CHURCHES EXIST UNTIL SOME FRIENDS CONFIRMED SOME NAMES! BELOW ARE THE NAMES: Source: FILEBE(m): 8:25pm On Dec 07, 2010 74 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Dreal1247: 8:07pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
MARK MY WORDS, THAT PRESIDENT'S DAYS ARE NUMBERED. President since 1982. He has overstayed his welcome. I HEREBY DECLARE HIS SEAT VACANT. Like if you are in support. 109 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Nobody: 8:13pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
The Best action ever taken by an African leader. 42 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Originakalokalo(m): 9:13pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
Go and tell ahab that elijah is here ministry? Jesus of God ministry? Hmmmm. Efrybody wan chop. Next, we go hear we collect only tithe and offering here ministry and dont bother about living a holy life ministry. And finally wear anything you like ministry. Economy downturn tins. 6 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by ebamma(m): 9:20pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
church names dis days dey funny me sha imagine this We Talking Jesus Here You Talking Nonsense Ministries lokoja, |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by ebamma(m): 9:24pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
ban all religion, the chinese leaders who are atheist, made china a global force and one of the richest countries on earth, but our bible wielding and koran reciting leaders have been stealing us blind since 1960 14 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Ogbonaikenna(m): 9:24pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
Winners chapel in cameroon? The pentecostal houses should be banned. I believe redeemed christian church of God will be on the banned list too. How can a pastor be asking for 1billion naira donation per person? Mukina2 front page abeg. Lets shame all these conmen 12 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by shaqoloye(m): 9:26pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
our country need good leaders not pastors.........uk,usa,sa,spain,etc lived good on good leadership nt religion. truth is better sha like alomo bitter. 2 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by dhardline(m): 10:36pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
Just like this one 5 Likes
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Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Nobody: 10:37pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
Funny how government takes decision in a 'democratic' nation. Denying a majority of the citizens a part of their life in pretence of protecting another. 6 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Nobody: 10:44pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
For your info, westerners are more religious, I repeat more religious (not fanatical) than africans. I bet you don't know that the key statement of the US is 'in God we trust' shaqoloye: our country need good leaders not pastors.........uk,usa,sa,spain,etc lived good on good leadership nt religion. truth is better sha like alomo bitter. 3 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by dasparrow: 10:51pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
@Post This is quite interesting. This means that all our big churches like RCCG, Winners and the likes that are looking to open church branches in Cameroon will now have to think twice. Interesting! By the way, in as much as I believe in freedom of worship, I must say that some pentecostal churches here in Nigeria have become a nuisance by causing noise pollution due to the loud speakers they attach outside their church's building. Worse of is that many of these churches are being built in residential neighborhoods here in Nigeria and the noise they cause is just becoming something else. 7 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by addicted268(f): 10:53pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
Point of correction@article.cameroon is in CENTRAL west africa. 1 Like |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Abagworo(m): 10:55pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
Nigeria's own will be deadly when the masses wake up from their dream. 5 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Nobody: 12:09am On Aug 16, 2013 |
' Religion is the inability of the human mind to deal with occurrences it cannot understand'-Karl Marx. Shut them down. Round up the sheep. Break out the strait-jackets. Send them to an asylum. 4 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by dhardline(m): 12:16am On Aug 16, 2013 |
dasparrow: @PostI agree with you but at the same time you should clarify dat the mosques also contribute their own quota to the noise as they decide to wake us up when sleep is sweetest. 2 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by owolabifunke14(f): 12:19am On Aug 16, 2013 |
I wish na for nigeria dem ban churches mek I see who go force me to wake up bcox of church for sunday morning. The tin dey tire me to go mek I talk truth 1 Like |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Drsheddy(m): 12:58am On Aug 16, 2013 |
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Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by Nobody: 12:58am On Aug 16, 2013 |
Nigeria my country,filled with so many religious homes,yet we be BABA for crime. 2 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by iamswizz(m): 1:04am On Aug 16, 2013 |
I know sey Alfa, Muskeeto, Okija, Logicgoat.. Go dey happy 1 Like |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by NellyGhenghen(m): 1:06am On Aug 16, 2013 |
Yeah we need this in naija ooh! every tom, dick n harry is seeing visions now, anyone who survives a little electric shock or slip would go say he saw vision that he should be a pastor! why weren't there this many pastors those days that pastors werent making money? everybody wants private jet smh. 5 Likes |
Re: Cameroon's President Orders Pentecostal Churches Closed by babsomotde(m): 1:10am On Aug 16, 2013 |
I just dey lafff ooo. Well, Closing of Churches doesn't stop the spreading of gospel. Don't get me wrong. There are wolves in Sheep clothing. But winners and redeemed, I beg. Let always look for facts and hold unto the truth. Sick people need God to heal them. Drugs sometimes may not work. But not all sick people needs doctor. Abeg... make we leave the matter for mathias. 10 Likes |
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