Pastors and political office: They too are

The world in which we are living is a political space occupied by political humanity that is inherently, and hopelessly religious.

That human beings are political beings need not be overemphasised. These beings, even those who think of themselves as atheist are religious as they seek “non-religion” to feel the religious space in them thus making a religion out of no-religion.

Botswana being predominately Christian is, needless to say very religious. It is due to this factor that usually at this time, “the silly year” of election, debates abound on whether church ministers or pastors should be involved in politics.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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