The Hidden Political Color Of Some Pastors In Ghana, Threatens The Future Of The Church -Bible Scholar
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Religious leaders hold significant influence over their congregations. Pastors, in particular, are seen as moral circles and spiritual guides. However, raising concerns about some pastors covertly aligning themselves with political parties while outwardly presenting themselves as men of God, can have far-reaching negative impacts on both their congregations and the broader society.
However, a Bible Scholar and leader of the 7th Day Pentecostal Assemblies sited at Nsreso in the Bosomtwi District of the Ashanti Region-Ghana, Elder Enoch Ofori Junior believes the hidden political colours of some pastors in Ghana are creating hidden effects on the congregation in society and it is time for those pastors to be bold and declared their closeness with political parties to protect the church and integrity of congregation(s).
Elder Enoch Ofori Jnr noted that many pastors in Ghana maintain a façade of political neutrality, yet behind the scenes, actively involved in political manoeuvring. They endorse candidates, influence voting patterns, and sometimes use their pulpits to subtly propagate political ideologies.
Even though it is not inherently wrong for religious leaders to have political opinions, the problem arises when they conceal these affiliations from their congregations, thereby compromising their integrity and the trust placed in them.
According to Elder Enoch Ofori, Congregants view their pastors as spiritual leaders who should guide them based on faith and moral principles. When it becomes apparent that a pastor has hidden political motives, it erodes the trust and respect they command. This betrayal can lead to disillusionment and weakening of the church.
That notwithstanding, every Ghanaian is constitutionally mandated to vote and belongs to a political party, and there are politics in the church and pastors have the right to preach about governance of the nation when things are not going right in rethe gards to living standards of the ordinary Ghanaian. Not to the extent of going politically openly. When it happens that way, it’s a blow below the belt.
“Pastors are not mandated to engage in active politics because of; division in the church, and their position as men of God”
The Bible Scholar averred that the solution to this issue lies in transparency and integrity. Pastors who wish to engage in politics should do so openly, allowing their congregations to make informed decisions about their leadership. This openness will foster trust and ensure that religious spaces remain dedicated to spiritual growth rather than political manipulation.
“Pastors are the shepherd of all the congregation, and they work as servants of God not to divide the congregation with politics”.
Speaking on the Prophetic behaviour of some pastors during elections said, prophecies are real, and when they happen, we need to speak the mind of God not the mind of a politician, but a prophecy that will care for the downtrend instead of ensuing fear and panic among the people.
