The Catholic Church has pronounced itself rejecting the use of God’s name in political propaganda.This situation is being carried on by the group that opposes the current Bolivian government as an strategy to add followers against the new proposed Constitution.
"We can’t tolerate this situation, our God is the God of life, not division," the Cardinal said in Cochabamba where the 26th Catholic Church Meeting is being held.
The Cardinal, who has been questioned by government authorities for using the Church’s homily to criticize the administration of President Morales, insisted that the faith in God must be to unite the Bolivian people.
Until recently, different television media sources were broadcasting political propaganda where it was being promoted the Rejection of the Project of New Constitution by delivering messages with images of Jesus Christ and other religious symbols.
In one of the broadcasted spots comments were presented using God’s name to criticize the current government administration.
The propaganda requests Bolivians to reject the Project of New Constitution which would mean that they are fulfilling their devoteness to serve God.
The propaganda requests Bolivians to reject the Project of New Constitution which would mean that they are fulfilling their devoteness to serve God.
Other Government authorities criticized this act indicating that it is an "outrageous act" to use religious faith to manipulate people leading them to vote against the New Constitution project.
Different sectors of the Bolivian society have pronounced against this type of political strategy which is considered an act that disrespects religion.
Cardinal Terrazas announced that the Catholic Church in Bolivia will pronounce publicly about these events stating the position of the Catholic Church for this matter.
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(Source: RB)