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SDA Church Leaders Throw Their Weight Behind Tagwirei’s Political Ambitions, Because Who Needs Separation of Church and State Anyway?

April 12, 2025
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SDA Church Leaders Throw Their Weight Behind Tagwirei’s Political Ambitions, Because Who Needs Separation of Church and State Anyway?

In a shocking turn of events that no one saw coming (or maybe everyone did?), some Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church leaders have decided to back business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei’s foray into active politics. Because what’s more spiritual than mixing faith with politics and big business?

SDA church member Mwemba Maluba claims it’s not unusual for church members to seek political power since it’s a global norm. “We urge members…to approach these allegations with scepticism,” he said, probably while raising an eyebrow. The church leaders believe the petition to revoke Tagwirei’s Global Award of Excellence was malicious, aimed at undermining his influence in the church and beyond.

Tagwirei received the Global Award of Excellence for his significant impact on education, particularly in Zimbabwe. The award aims to inspire Adventists worldwide to support educational institutions. One wonders if this award was a precursor to his political ambitions.

Tagwirei’s philanthropic work, including donating 30 tons of mealie meal, 30 tons of beans, and 30,000 liters of cooking oil to the SDA community in Masvingo, has likely earned him some serious brownie points with the church. But does this generosity justify his influence within the church? Some might say it’s a clever move to curry favor, while others might genuinely believe he’s making a positive impact.

Oswald Ngarande cited examples of Adventists in politics, including former General Conference boss Ben Carson and Botswana’s Vice-President. Meanwhile, some church members are questioning Tagwirei’s role, sparking debate within the SDA church. It seems some people are more equal than others when it comes to church endorsements.

The SDA church’s decision to back Tagwirei’s political interests raises questions about the separation of church and state. Is this a case of “render unto Caesar” gone wrong? Only time will tell if this alliance benefits or burdens the church and its followers. One thing’s for sure – it’s going to be an interesting ride.

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