Rwanda Genocide 1994 US Ambasador writes about church.
" Most commentators would that at the root of Rwanda's problem is a profound uprooting of spiritual values. It was certainly true that the church cooperated closely with the former regime. Pursuing common social goals in education and health programs. Leaders in the church used the close relationship with the state to enhance their own power within the church hierarchy. In the time of trial, many turned away from their faith, consciously violating the norms, symbols, and ethos of the church. Many Christians considered their own lives and security more important than the risks of challenging the killing frenzies. It is possible that some churchmen collaborated with the military and militia in identifying victims for the slaughter. Africa's most Christian nation became a killing field. ……………. How do you achieve reconciliation when there is on one side no repentance and on the other no forgiveness?"
("Analysis by the U.S. Ambassador Rawanda" David Rawson. EMQ July 1995 pg 322,323)
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