The Police Administration has yet again advised churches and prophets against public prophecies, a few days before 31st December watch night services, somewhat characterised by open prophecies and predictions concerning prominent people in society.
The Service believes that such open prophecies, which are usually associated with illness, misfortune, or death, are intended to instill fear and panic in the individuals involved as well as society at large.
In a fresh release on Tuesday, May 27, 2022, the police commended churches for their general observance of the directive in 2021 but warned that the directive is still being enforced.
“We wish to once again entreat the general public, especially faith-based groups, to ensure continuous compliance with the law as it relates to the communication of prophecies.”
“The statement added: “Let us continue to remember that whereas we have the right to practice our faith in religion, freedom of worship and speech, this right must not be exercised in violation of the rights of other and the public interest.”
The Police also designated December 27th as “Prophecy Communication Compliance Day”, which “is being set aside to remind all of us to practice our faith within the confines of the law to ensure a safe, secure environment free of anxiety generated by predictions of impending harm, danger, or death.”
Except for a few churches and church leaders who used fictitious names and locations to communicate their prophecies last year, there was widespread compliance with the directive.
Some Christian leaders have also criticized the directive as a blot on their faith, arguing that open prophecies are an integral part of their faith.
