Atheists in Kenya are demanding that the word 'God' in the National Anthem be expunged.
They argued that having the word ‘God” in the first stanza of the anthem does not promote the spirit of inclusivity since “not all Kenyans believe in God”.
They argued that Kenya is a secular state and therefore singing the national anthem with the word God is in contravention of the Constitution.
“As non-believers, we feel that the National Anthem is not representative of us, and goes against the spirit of the Kenyan Constitution. Removing ‘God’ from the National Anthem will make it inclusive,” Harrison Mumia, President of Atheists in Kenya, said in a statement.
The National Anthem starts with “Oh, God of all creation” and is recited as a national prayer for prosperity, love and unity.
It is a song taught to every child in each school and is considered to be the unifying factor in the country.
The anthem is sang in numerous occasions for instance before the opening of any official function.
Nonetheless, Atheists in Kenya complained saying they feel left out when the anthem is recited.
“Atheists want to feel proud when we sing or listen to the national anthem. This pride must arise from a sense of unity with shared values and ideals. The word ‘God’ disenfranchises atheists from this unified ideal,” Mr Mumia said.
He said the petition will be presented to Parliament, which ironically has its own prayer that mentions God severally.
“Almighty God, who in Your wisdom and goodness have appointed the offices of leaders and parliaments for the welfare of society and the just government of the people, we beseech You to behold with Your abundant favour, us Your servants, whom You have been pleased to call to the performance of important trusts in this Republic,” the Parliamentary prayer reads in part.
The group has in the past engaged in bouts with the government from the issue of its registration to admitting members.
It was registered in February 18, only for the certificate to be suspended by Attorney-General Githu Muigai in May following opposition from religious groups.
In a statement then, Prof Muigai said the organisation’s fate will be determined by the Supreme Court.
Source: Source: nation.co.ke
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com. Peacefmonline.com accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority. |
LUKE CHAPTER 17:1-30 MALACHI 4:1..... REVELATION 10:1-11 HEBREW 13:8 IT IS LATER THAN YOU PEOPLE ARE THINKING. THE BRIDE OF CHRIST HAS MAKE HERSELF READY FOR THE RAPTURE. IT WILL HAPPENED AND THE WORLD WILL KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT. YOU GO ON CHALLENGING THE EXISTENCE OF VERY MAKER AND YOU WILL SEE WHERE YOU WOULD BE NEXT.
Dear Kenyans, GOD isn't for only those who believes in him but for all. There's NO man without GOD and the wold will NOT exit without GOD Until man will be able to manufacture his own BLOOD and ***barred word*** out the SEA and make desert out of it; GOD WILL STILL BE GOD
whoever is seeking to advocate this in our dear country Ghana who fail especially that person calling himself Alex Atta i wounder if he is really from Ghana.God have mercy on us
Psalm 53:1 ''The F00L have said in his heart that there is no God''. This is a statement from one of the greatest kings who ever lived on earth. 'DAVID'. He has deep insight and deep experience about the things of this life. He says if you say God does not exist, you are a '***barred word***'. If you dont believe God IS ALIVE, please ask yourself ''Why am I part of the most '***barred word***' human beings on earth? Pray to God and He will heal you. Mercy to you.
only laz.y f.u.u.ls believe in god
Seriously the Atheists are on point. Even among the Theists namely: Christians, Islams, Buddies among others the supreme being is not referred to as God by all. The Islams call him Allah and so on. If Kenyan's constitution guarantees freedom of worship as in Ghana, then it is clearly bias to include the name'God' in a national anthem supposedly for the nation at large. The same advocacy must be initiated in Ghana to get God removed from our constitution, national pledge, national anthem etc.
READ PSALM 14:1 SIMPLE
If Atheists in Kenya don't believe in God does not mean Kenyans don't believe in God. It is against the constitution also to remove the name of God from their anthem because they will be going against the rights of the constitution since there are others who also believe in God. If the Atheists want they can do their things without God but God created Kenya and Kenya is His forever.
If they allow this lunatic to have is way then they must be prepared be without the hand of God. God will not force Himself on you but He himself follows his own principles he has sent. No nation can survive forever without the Hand of God
where the world is going de3, i get sad everyday with this too much of civilisation and right. This anthem has been in existence since ... now, because of civilization you think you dont believe in God so it should be taken out. why are Africans copying so blindly in this era.