Japanese preacher to hold lecture today
Pastor Moses Solomon Male (R) addresses journalists in Kampala yesterday. The pastors urged government to stop what they called an influx of cults into Uganda. Photo by Joseph Kiggundu
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According to Mr Yoichi Utebi, a director general of Happy Science, the movement is not a cult as it has been portrayed in some sections of the media.
A renowned Japanese preacher, Ryuho Okawa, is slated to hold a lecture on unity of religions and how humans can find happiness in Kampala today.
Mr Okawa, the founder of Happy Science, a global faith movement that seeks to transcend religious differences and help people find both inner and material peace, will hold his first African lecture in Namboole Stadium today.
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According to Mr Yoichi Utebi, a director general of Happy Science, the movement is not a cult as it has been portrayed in some sections of the media.
“There is so much polarisation in the world created by religious differences emanating from the traditional religions. What we strive to do as Happy Science is strike a balance among the differing religions by seeking a common convergence for everyone.”
However, born-again pastors yesterday urged government to stop what they called an influx of cults into Uganda.
Led by Pastor Martin Sempa, the pastors told a press briefing that “though freedom of worship is a human right, it has a limit which must not be abused.”
