'Shameful to make Zuma priest'
06/05/2007 22:36  - (SA)  

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Durban - The move by Bishop Ben Mthethwa to declare African National Congress deputy president Jacob Zuma a priest was "shameful", said the Christian Front on Sunday.

"There seems to be no end to the disgraces that follow Zuma around. Zuma is an opportunistic politician and is now also trying to woo the church into his corner," said councillor Rudi du Plooy.

Du Plooy cited Zuma's rape trial and his views on same-sex marriages "as a disgrace to the nation and God" and reasons why he should not be made a pastor.

"Scandal and court cases abound in his life. It is outrageous for a person like this to be seen as a humble servant of the most High," he said.

The Sunday Tribune reported that Zuma was made an honorary pastor at a meeting of independent charismatic churches at Ntuzuma, north of Durban, on Saturday.

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