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'Pastor' Zuma calls for unity
06/05/2007 17:02 - (SA)
Johannesburg - African National Congress deputy president Jacob Zuma has urged churches not to shy away from working closely with the government in order to transform society, reported SABC news.
During a gathering in Ntuzuma township north of Durban, which was characterised by pro-Zuma songs, pastors and bishops declared their support for him becoming the next president of the country.
Zuma denied that the function, at the Leadership Transformation Ministry, was part of a political campaign.
"This is a symbol that has been decided on by the church, that we should work together. In fact, it symbolises the collaboration between the church and politicians.
"This is, in a sense, to arm me in my work as one of the leaders, that we could jointly lead the people together. It's not for any other unknown reason."
Zuma ordained as pastor
Zuma, who has been a guest of a number of churches lately, has now also been fully embraced by the Full Gospel Church in Durban.
The presidential hopeful also was ordained as a pastor of the church. The move was seen as a bid by independent churches to unite under one umbrella.
Zuma believed his installation would help him work closely with churches, reported SABC news.
Zuma has made at least five prominent church appearances in the last three months across the country.
Talk at these events almost always centred on good morals and values in society, but also on the important roles that churches played in a democracy.
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