Kenya (MNN) ― According to International Christian Concern, the division has grown between Kenya's Christian and Muslim populations as a result of Kenya's recent draft law. ICC says Christian leaders in Kenya are opposed to a legislative move that would recognize Islamic courts in the country's constitution. Islamic clerics forewarned the Muslim community's rejection of any revised draft omitting these courts.
Church leaders deem the Kadhi courts, or Muslim civil courts, as currently proposed in the draft bill, a "ploy to elevate one religion over the other."
"The constitution should maintain equality," said Anglican Church of Kenya's top cleric, Rev. Eliud Wabukala. The Anglican Church of Kenya is one of the nation's most powerful groups, and it made its voice clearly heard at ongoing discussions.
The Anglican Church asked officials for a draft containing clear definitions of the "right of persons to propagate religion" and "the right of a person to convert to another religion."
In its current form, Kenyan law makes it safe for groups to find protection under the constitution, rather than depending on parliament to rule in their favor. Wabukala says it should remain this way; the law should guarantee equality of all religions. Recognizing Muslim courts would be a "contradiction" of the law's fairness.
Kenya's believers have voiced their opposition: they deem the draft a "contentious" issue. Pray for peace in Kenya as these issues are resolved.
