Atheist In Kenya Support Raila`s Remarks on Stopping Christianity
Atheists in Kenya on Friday 29th July drummed support for Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Party Presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, over his sentiment about stopping Christianity in the country once elected the fifth president of Kenya.
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Harrison Mumia, President of Atheists in Kenya Society Mr. Harrison Mumia stated that the Europeans used the excuse of Christianity to exploit Africa, by portraying the African traditional religion as inferior.
"We welcome remarks by the Azimio Coalition Presidential candidate, Hon. Raila Odinga that Christianity has been elevated above all other religions, thanks to colonialism. Christianity was one justification that European powers used to colonize and exploit Africa. Through the dissemination of Christian doctrine, European nations undermined African culture," said Mumia.
"For a long part of our history, African traditional religion and indigenous cultures were seen as inferior, barbaric, and backward. It is time we reformed our education system so that future generations can appreciate African traditional religion and culture as part of our history. We would like to remind all political parties in Kenya that Kenya is a Secular State. Freedom of conscience and belief is enshrined in our Constitution (Article 8 & 32). Citizens have the right to believe or not as they wish, and to fulfil the requirements of their beliefs individually or collectively, provided they are not infringing on the rights of others," said Mumia.
This statement comes barely days after the former Kenya prime minister Raila Odinga stated that for years the idea of having some religions as superior to others will come to an end under his government.
"Dini ya Kikristo ilipelekwa juu zaidi kushinda zingine...tutaimaliza" A viral video of Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has sparked outrage after he made sensitive remarks about Christianity being introduced into the country.#Christianity #Kenyattas #HassanOmar #BabaNaMartha pic.twitter.com/L08uqkXZW6
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Who are Atheist
These are people who lack the beliefs in God or supernatural beings.
Atheism
It is simply the absence of belief that any deities exist.
In Kenya,over 4,000 recognized churches, representing a vast array of religious denominations, are thought to exist in Kenya. From well-known, mainstream churches to obscure evangelical and gospel offshoots, they can be found.
Of the overall population, 85.5 percent are Christians and 11% are Muslims. Hindus, Sikhs, Baha'is, and members of other traditional religious groups are among the groups making up less than 2% of the population.
