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The Digest:

Bishop Matthew Kukah has firmly rejected the narrative of Christian persecution in Nigeria. His stance, delivered to the Knights of St. Mulumba, it educates on the legal definition of genocide and engages a tense national debate, empowering citizens with a call for internal unity over external blame.

Key Points:
  • Bishop Kukah insists there is no systematic persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
  • He argues genocide is determined by intent to eliminate a group, not casualty figures.
  • The cleric questioned the source of data on burnt churches, noting the Catholic Church was not consulted.
  • Kukah cited Christian dominance in education and the economy as counterpoints to persecution claims.
  • He attributed many challenges to internal disunity among Christians themselves.
  • The Bishop criticized loose definitions of martyrdom, urging deeper theological reflection.
  • He called on the faithful to defend the Church through exemplary conduct rather than weapons.
His words carve a path through simplified narratives, challenging a community to find its strength not in victimhood, but in collective will and clarity of thought.

Sources: Vanguard, Guardian