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Roman Catholic and Presbyterian politicians in Cameroon have blatantly refused to grow in holiness and to bring their faith to bear on the pressing issues facing Cameroon of today. Cardinal Christian Tumi had observed in one of his greatest homilies published in Cameroon Concord that a majority of Cameroon politicians are members of secret societies, cults and Rosicrucian Order. Ever since President Biya came to power in November 6th 1982, once a CPDM militant is appointed to any position of responsibility, the said individual starts worshiping two gods. The first god is for the glorification of those who want him to stay longer in office and the second god is for those who want to cut short his glory. Correspondingly, Cameroonian politicians do not dialogue with society and culture. Their political rantings are not guided by the Gospel and above all, they do not speak from a faith viewpoint. We of this publication are of the opinion that both the Presbyterian and the Roman Catholic Churches have failed in their mission in Cameroon. The CPDM regime that has caused the deaths of million of Cameroonians still has the unflinching support of the Christian Church. Cameroon was supposed to have been guided by words, witnesses and by legislative and political actions informed by faith in Christ geared towards fostering a more just society, centered on dignity of the human person. But it is a nation that thrives on Satanic Verses. The Roman Catholic Bishops and the Moderator  understands everything going on in President Biya's Cameroon. They understand the many threats to family life such as HIV and rampant divorces. They are aware that something has to be done and done in a hurry to alleviate poverty and to support the integral development of Cameroon's most neglected communities. Yet, like many of our medical doctors in the diaspora cancelling their December trips home for fear of Ebola, the Cameroon clergies even by their commitment to the moral truths of natural law supports CPDM ministers and government officials whom for 32 years have never embarked in efforts to serve the common good through sound and solid governance. Cameroonians need to fight this State religion.   

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Soter Agbaw-Ebai

Roman Catholic and Presbyterian politicians in Cameroon have blatantly refused to grow in holiness and to bring their faith to bear on the pressing issues facing Cameroon of today. Cardinal Christian Tumi had observed in one of his greatest homilies published in Cameroon Concord that a majority of Cameroon politicians are members of secret societies, cults and Rosicrucian Order. Ever since President Biya came to power in November 6th 1982, once a CPDM militant is appointed to any position of responsibility, the said individual starts worshiping two gods. The first god is for the glorification of those who want him to stay longer in office and the second god is for those who want to cut short his glory. Correspondingly, Cameroonian politicians do not dialogue with society and culture. Their political rantings are not guided by the Gospel and above all, they do not speak from a faith viewpoint. We of this publication are of the opinion that both the Presbyterian and the Roman Catholic Churches have failed in their mission in Cameroon. The CPDM regime that has caused the deaths of million of Cameroonians still has the unflinching support of the Christian Church. Cameroon was supposed to have been guided by words, witnesses and by legislative and political actions informed by faith in Christ geared towards fostering a more just society, centered on dignity of the human person. But it is a nation that thrives on Satanic Verses. The Roman Catholic Bishops and the Moderator  understands everything going on in President Biya's Cameroon. They understand the many threats to family life such as HIV and rampant divorces. They are aware that something has to be done and done in a hurry to alleviate poverty and to support the integral development of Cameroon's most neglected communities. Yet, like many of our medical doctors in the diaspora cancelling their December trips home for fear of Ebola, the Cameroon clergies even by their commitment to the moral truths of natural law supports CPDM ministers and government officials whom for 32 years have never embarked in efforts to serve the common good through sound and solid governance. Cameroonians need to fight this State religion.   

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Soter Agbaw-Ebai

Roman Catholic and Presbyterian politicians in Cameroon have blatantly refused to grow in holiness and to bring their faith to bear on the pressing issues facing Cameroon of today. Cardinal Christian Tumi had observed in one of his greatest homilies published in Cameroon Concord that a majority of Cameroon politicians are members of secret societies, cults and Rosicrucian Order. Ever since President Biya came to power in November 6th 1982, once a CPDM militant is appointed to any position of responsibility, the said individual starts worshiping two gods. The first god is for the glorification of those who want him to stay longer in office and the second god is for those who want to cut short his glory. Correspondingly, Cameroonian politicians do not dialogue with society and culture. Their political rantings are not guided by the Gospel and above all, they do not speak from a faith viewpoint. We of this publication are of the opinion that both the Presbyterian and the Roman Catholic Churches have failed in their mission in Cameroon. The CPDM regime that has caused the deaths of million of Cameroonians still has the unflinching support of the Christian Church. Cameroon was supposed to have been guided by words, witnesses and by legislative and political actions informed by faith in Christ geared towards fostering a more just society, centered on dignity of the human person. But it is a nation that thrives on Satanic Verses. The Roman Catholic Bishops and the Moderator  understands everything going on in President Biya's Cameroon. They understand the many threats to family life such as HIV and rampant divorces. They are aware that something has to be done and done in a hurry to alleviate poverty and to support the integral development of Cameroon's most neglected communities. Yet, like many of our medical doctors in the diaspora cancelling their December trips home for fear of Ebola, the Cameroon clergies even by their commitment to the moral truths of natural law supports CPDM ministers and government officials whom for 32 years have never embarked in efforts to serve the common good through sound and solid governance. Cameroonians need to fight this State religion.   

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Soter Tarh Agbaw-Ebai

Education and tribalism are two words, each having its own meaning and existing as a unique entity.On account of the special configurations of many societies in terms of ethnic groups and languages,very extra care should and must be taken in every African country's educational enterprise for the inculcation of more practicable attitudes and values in this direction. Many African countries have demonstrated a penchant for excessive emotional attachment to their respective tribes or ethnic groups in such a manner as to generate ethnic consolidations and inter-ethnic competition, which tends to put in jeopardy valid aspirations towards national unity.

If ethnic consolidations served the old primitive systems and the struggle for independence, they should not be given much future in today's African political and religious settings.Through the educational machinery, there should and must be a conscious effort to de-emphasise ethnic bondings, but instead to accentuate the necessity to build tribal bridges. Tribal hostility must be replaced by inter-tribal co-operation and understanding. Local expressions such as "Anglo", "Biafra", "Nkwah" and "Come-no-go" in the case of Cameroon should be discarded.Hence, Africans can eliminate permanently that phenomenon which constantly manifest its ugly head now and again in different parts of Africa. Consequently, Africa would never again have for instance Sawas against Bamileke, Igbos against Yourubas, Kimbundus versus Kikongos, Kikuyus against Luo, Luhya versus Kalenjin etc.
Like Uhuru Kenyatta and Goodluck Jonathan including Koffi Anan have always noted, it is not anti-developmental per se to identify racially, tribal, religiously, since communities, of necessity,define themselves around a class, a creed or a race precisely because it distinguishes them from other community groups. What should be eschewed from the national framework of every African country is the penchant for inter-tribal hostility and the exclusion of other tribes or ethnic groups from compassion, equity and affection. Globalization has globalized every aspect of the human race, so Africa should not be left behind.Integration must reign at all cost.
In order to build a progressive, cohesive national systems that will better serve the African continent, there must be an inculcation of free competition which is not a cut-throat in an open society; so that the aspirations of individuals can soar; so that our men and women can discover their hidden talents and, within the bounds of reason, be untrammeled actors in the drama of life. In this way, Africans will rely on success, not because of their origin in terms of tribe, but the content of his character and productivity.
Furthermore, education should not only re-orient the national population towards inter-ethnic, inter-tribal bridges, but also towards inter-state understanding and cooperation. Policies geared towards the enhancement of mutual trust must be encouraged and demonstrated in action. Cameroon Concord will always continue to remind us of the adage that "together we stand and divided we fall". Let Africans, Uhuru Kenyatta, Ali Bongo, Kabila and, Goodluck work hand-in-hand and develop our people to better standard of living for the sake of humanity.

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Soter Tarh Agbaw-Ebai

Education and tribalism are two words, each having its own meaning and existing as a unique entity.On account of the special configurations of many societies in terms of ethnic groups and languages,very extra care should and must be taken in every African country's educational enterprise for the inculcation of more practicable attitudes and values in this direction. Many African countries have demonstrated a penchant for excessive emotional attachment to their respective tribes or ethnic groups in such a manner as to generate ethnic consolidations and inter-ethnic competition, which tends to put in jeopardy valid aspirations towards national unity.

If ethnic consolidations served the old primitive systems and the struggle for independence, they should not be given much future in today's African political and religious settings.Through the educational machinery, there should and must be a conscious effort to de-emphasise ethnic bondings, but instead to accentuate the necessity to build tribal bridges. Tribal hostility must be replaced by inter-tribal co-operation and understanding. Local expressions such as "Anglo", "Biafra", "Nkwah" and "Come-no-go" in the case of Cameroon should be discarded.Hence, Africans can eliminate permanently that phenomenon which constantly manifest its ugly head now and again in different parts of Africa. Consequently, Africa would never again have for instance Sawas against Bamileke, Igbos against Yourubas, Kimbundus versus Kikongos, Kikuyus against Luo, Luhya versus Kalenjin etc.
Like Uhuru Kenyatta and Goodluck Jonathan including Koffi Anan have always noted, it is not anti-developmental per se to identify racially, tribal, religiously, since communities, of necessity,define themselves around a class, a creed or a race precisely because it distinguishes them from other community groups. What should be eschewed from the national framework of every African country is the penchant for inter-tribal hostility and the exclusion of other tribes or ethnic groups from compassion, equity and affection. Globalization has globalized every aspect of the human race, so Africa should not be left behind.Integration must reign at all cost.
In order to build a progressive, cohesive national systems that will better serve the African continent, there must be an inculcation of free competition which is not a cut-throat in an open society; so that the aspirations of individuals can soar; so that our men and women can discover their hidden talents and, within the bounds of reason, be untrammeled actors in the drama of life. In this way, Africans will rely on success, not because of their origin in terms of tribe, but the content of his character and productivity.
Furthermore, education should not only re-orient the national population towards inter-ethnic, inter-tribal bridges, but also towards inter-state understanding and cooperation. Policies geared towards the enhancement of mutual trust must be encouraged and demonstrated in action. Cameroon Concord will always continue to remind us of the adage that "together we stand and divided we fall". Let Africans, Uhuru Kenyatta, Ali Bongo, Kabila and, Goodluck work hand-in-hand and develop our people to better standard of living for the sake of humanity.

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Soter Tarh Agbaw-Ebai

Education and tribalism are two words, each having its own meaning and existing as a unique entity.On account of the special configurations of many societies in terms of ethnic groups and languages,very extra care should and must be taken in every African country's educational enterprise for the inculcation of more practicable attitudes and values in this direction. Many African countries have demonstrated a penchant for excessive emotional attachment to their respective tribes or ethnic groups in such a manner as to generate ethnic consolidations and inter-ethnic competition, which tends to put in jeopardy valid aspirations towards national unity.

If ethnic consolidations served the old primitive systems and the struggle for independence, they should not be given much future in today's African political and religious settings.Through the educational machinery, there should and must be a conscious effort to de-emphasise ethnic bondings, but instead to accentuate the necessity to build tribal bridges. Tribal hostility must be replaced by inter-tribal co-operation and understanding. Local expressions such as "Anglo", "Biafra", "Nkwah" and "Come-no-go" in the case of Cameroon should be discarded.Hence, Africans can eliminate permanently that phenomenon which constantly manifest its ugly head now and again in different parts of Africa. Consequently, Africa would never again have for instance Sawas against Bamileke, Igbos against Yourubas, Kimbundus versus Kikongos, Kikuyus against Luo, Luhya versus Kalenjin etc.
Like Uhuru Kenyatta and Goodluck Jonathan including Koffi Anan have always noted, it is not anti-developmental per se to identify racially, tribal, religiously, since communities, of necessity,define themselves around a class, a creed or a race precisely because it distinguishes them from other community groups. What should be eschewed from the national framework of every African country is the penchant for inter-tribal hostility and the exclusion of other tribes or ethnic groups from compassion, equity and affection. Globalization has globalized every aspect of the human race, so Africa should not be left behind.Integration must reign at all cost.
In order to build a progressive, cohesive national systems that will better serve the African continent, there must be an inculcation of free competition which is not a cut-throat in an open society; so that the aspirations of individuals can soar; so that our men and women can discover their hidden talents and, within the bounds of reason, be untrammeled actors in the drama of life. In this way, Africans will rely on success, not because of their origin in terms of tribe, but the content of his character and productivity.
Furthermore, education should not only re-orient the national population towards inter-ethnic, inter-tribal bridges, but also towards inter-state understanding and cooperation. Policies geared towards the enhancement of mutual trust must be encouraged and demonstrated in action. Cameroon Concord will always continue to remind us of the adage that "together we stand and divided we fall". Let Africans, Uhuru Kenyatta, Ali Bongo, Kabila and, Goodluck work hand-in-hand and develop our people to better standard of living for the sake of humanity.

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