Methodist church gagged ministers disagree with statements given by Tevita Nawadra

Sources have reported that media statements given by the Methodist Assistant General Secretary, Rev Tevita Nawadra, that the church will support Frank’s regime and take part in the process to change the 1997 constitution, has been slammed and refuted by the gagged church leaders and their anti-coup group of clergymen.

“Nawadra’s views are his own and sadly, it contradicts the very principles of Christianity. We stand by our belief that Voreqe Bainimarama’s coup of 2006, and any coup for that matter is wrong. Everything eminating from the coup is illegal and we can not support an administration that is borne out of usurpation. The coup spirit or take-over spirit is ungodly and originates from the devil himself. But the coup spirit can not work without a dirt body and that body has come in the form of Voreqe and he knows it.
Coups work against the very grain of Christianity. The Methodist Church doesn’t believe in ruling by force illegitimately, to be disrespectful to your neighbour, we don’t preach to kill but to love and respect your neighbours even if they have differing views to yours. We’re here to teach our sheep how to discern right from wrong by applying Jesus’ teachings.

Did Jesus usurp the administration of his day to bring salvation to the human race? Far from it! He allowed the Romans to carry on with their kingdom style of rulership and Jesus ended up giving His own begotten life to give life to the people of the world. Did Jesus force his good news teachings to the people surviving during his time? No he did not! He shared his message in humble surroundings with lots of humility, respect, mercy and grace. Did Jesus seek endorsements and approvals from those who heard His teachings to prolong His fame and ministry? No, He did not! He believed that the Holy Spirit released from Abba Father will do the work in manisfesting in peoples lives and spreading His ministry to all four corners of the world, which is happening right now.

Was He afraid of the Romans when they moved in on Him? No He wasn’t , He was expecting it! In the same spirit, we’re ready to be matyred for what we believe in but we will never succumb nor support Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama’s illegal regime. Please send my message to those who want to hear,” said one of the gagged church leaders who has asked to be named but for his own security, we’ve decided to withold it.