a écrit le 29 avril 2007 à 18h46 Cameroon Government Cracking Down On Pentecostal Churches
(source: www.camerounonline.org)
Evangelical Christians in Cameroon faced an uncertain future Sunday, April 29, amid fresh reports that local authorities are seeking to control the "surging numbers" of Pentecostal churches in Western African nation. Many of them have been set by pastors from neighboring Nigeria, where Pentecostal churches have mushroomed. Distinguishable by Gospel, and often loud, music, these churches are found in the most densely-populated areas. With names like Christ Chapel International, Witness Chapel, and Redeemed Churches Of Cameroon, they are growing massively, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported. However pressured by influential Catholic leaders, who apparently fear competition, concerned officials reportedly stepped up efforts to close down some of the churches. Catholic leaders have said Pentecostal churches often "lure" believers to worship there.
Commentary: Football in Cameroon is going down, Pentecostal Churches move in to fill the void, left behind by the disarray of pitiful management of Cameroon football.
(source: www.camerounonline.org)
Evangelical Christians in Cameroon faced an uncertain future Sunday, April 29, amid fresh reports that local authorities are seeking to control the "surging numbers" of Pentecostal churches in Western African nation. Many of them have been set by pastors from neighboring Nigeria, where Pentecostal churches have mushroomed. Distinguishable by Gospel, and often loud, music, these churches are found in the most densely-populated areas. With names like Christ Chapel International, Witness Chapel, and Redeemed Churches Of Cameroon, they are growing massively, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported. However pressured by influential Catholic leaders, who apparently fear competition, concerned officials reportedly stepped up efforts to close down some of the churches. Catholic leaders have said Pentecostal churches often "lure" believers to worship there.
Commentary: Football in Cameroon is going down, Pentecostal Churches move in to fill the void, left behind by the disarray of pitiful management of Cameroon football.
