Uganda: Religious Factions Misinterpret the Bible, Says Nsibambi

Kampala — Former Prime minister Apolo Nsibambi has condemned people who misinterpret the Bible saying they are responsible for the mushrooming religious factions and sects. "Although translating the Bible into local languages is very good, it poses some problems. Some people misinterpret it and form different religious factions and sects," Prof Nsibambi said. He said it is therefore, important for religion leaders to undergo training in theology so that they interpret it correctly.

Mr Nsibambi was officiating at the Bible exhibition in celebration of 400 years of King James' Version Bible at the Bible House on July 15. Mr Nsibambi also said individual ownership of the Bible has unfortunately declined, attributing it to the poor reading culture and increasing secular cultures. He said currently when people leave office, they rush to bars, others go to watch football and other entertainment that appeal to them, which greatly affected the culture of reading the Bible.

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