Has life become so worthless?
Monday, September 04, 2023 | 100 Views |
Recently, individuals from various Christian denominations organised a march to voice their concerns and call on the government to reconsider the recognition of same-sex relationships and marriages.
The Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana spearheaded this march, joined by members of other churches. The event culminated in a gathering at the National Assembly, where a petition was presented to government. It’s important to note that the example here is not about whether the church's stance on this matter is right or wrong, as these issues often involve complex matters of human rights. Rather, it serves as a reminder that churches and other stakeholders should also come together to address the pressing issue of escalating murder cases, particularly those involving intimate partners as they too are an issue of human rights deserving of rigorous interventions.
Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...