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13 Apr 2016 at 10:05hrs | Views
QN "Critically examine the view that Zimbabwean prophets are more of politicians rather than prophets? (25)pt 10
OVERVIEW
ONE ASK HIMSELF/HERSELF THE FOLLOWING FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE QUESTION ON A GIVEN ANSWER SHIT
- What is a prophet?
- which role of a prophet that is being questioned here?
- Are the Zimbabwean prophets involved in politics?
- What is a politician ?
- Can be Zimbabwean prophets regarded as politicians instead of prophets.
COMMENTS
®One must understand that politics and prophecy cannot be separated, when a prophet is involved in politics, it is injust to label him as a politician. He is a prophet who is involved in politics. This has been supported by B.W.Anderson page 254,paragraph 2,line one and Scholar Skelton cited in the book of Masotcha titled "Prophecy and Politics in Zimbabwe "page 34 at the bottom of the page
ANSWERS
ZIMBABWEAN PROPHETS ARE INVOLVED IN POLITICS TO A LARGE EXTENT. FOR INSTANCE:
©The Zionist leader cited by Arthur Marara in his book relying on Zim Local newspapers, John Mandiriri claims that he had prophecies of the nation
©Samuel Mutendi of ZCC ,criticised the oppression of the blacks by the whites.
©Eubert Angel and Makandiwa ,once had a meeting with Father Nelson Mandela before his death.
©Makandiwa reprimanded for anti-violence during 2008 elections.
©Makandiwa was involved in anti -sanction campaign in 2009.
©Ezekiel Guti was against Smith Regime during Colonial rule as a result he was imprisoned.
©Blessing Chiza in one of his crusades prayed for the nation (Posters and Banners)
©Prophet Wimbo claims that in 1957,he prophesied that in 1980 Zimbabwe will be led by a president with name of an Angel "Gabriel".
©Madzibaba Godfrey Nzira prophesied that Mugabe is divinely elected (article undated).
©Madzibaba Elijah Zachariah claimed that he prayed for "Blackman "Matambanadzo to win provincial elections ,this is according to Nehanda Radio Newspaper in 2015
©Magaya in his Botwana Crusade in 2015 ,advised the church that his wish was to meet President Mugabe .
©Newsday in 2015 recorded that Makandiwa and Magaya are fighting holy war(I won't explain much in this article about holy wars).This case is similar to the Vapostori sect "Johane Masowe yeChishanu" this is supported by Newsday,citing neighbours of where Masowe sect is located in Budiriro. ( The members of the sect could be heard shouting ordering others to kill claiming they were fighting a "holy war".)
©Angel Eubert has once officiated in the inauguration ceremonies of Zimbabwean leaders ,thus according to ZBC.
©Makandiwa and Magaya in 2016,1 January they predicted that Zimbabwe as a nation will prosper.
©Makandiwa in 2015 cited by Southern eye newspaper he advised Zimbabwean leaders to build more big prisons which are bigger than boarding Schools, he went on to say that he is foreseeing "economic meltdown".
©Blessing Chiza in 2016,according to his Facebook page Account, he claimed that he had prophecies of the nation.
©Andrew Watuwanashe in 2015 May encouraged African leaders to empower the youth.
HOWEVER
©As much as Zimbabwean prophets are involved in politics, one should note that there are also involved in other prophetic duties which are not in line with politics for instance
- Fighting for social justice
- perfoming miracles
NB. There are so many roles which can be added
DEMANDS
- One should justify the validity of the above statement.
- Using writers angle you will notice that the statement is inaccurate.
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