By Staff Reporter
Religious bodies in the country have called on Malawians to come out in large numbers tomorrow in support of the nationwide demonstrations against same-sex relations.
Addressing the media in Lilongwe, representatives from the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, Evangelical Association of Malawi and other interested parties said all is set for the march in defence of marriage, the family and sexuality.
ECM secretary general the Reverend Father Alfred Chaima said they hope that the march and reaction from the church will give a chance to those propagating same-sex relationships to reflect on their life and change their ways.
“We are not fighting the court, our message is in defence of family, marriage and sexuality. We will not wait for anybody to preach this message,” he said.
Reverend Vasco Kachipapa of the Nkhoma Synod said the church cannot allow a few misguided individuals to change the constitution which is clear on the human sexuality and marriage. He cited sections 153 and 156 of the Malawi Constitution.
Representing the organising committee for Lilongwe, father James Mkwezalamba said the March will start at 9am from Sacred Heart Catholic Parish close to Lilongwe Community Ground, passing through Mchesi Township, Kamuzu Central Hospital and Lilongwe Natural Sanctuary to Parliament Building where they will deliver a petition.
“Each church will be allowed to dress according to their colours but the theme colour is red and black. We want to emphasise that the match is peaceful,” he said.
