Within the framework of a convened meeting with representatives and religious leaders of Nicolas Maduro’s regime and government, the Council of Evangelicals in Venezuela (CEV) protects religious freedom and maintains the separation of churches and states. We have reaffirmed our commitment to doing so. , Spanish version of Christian Daily International.
CEV Executive Director José Piñoro expressed the official status of the organization and emphasized the importance of maintaining the independence of the evangelical community from national interference.
“We believe in the separation of churches and nations, but we also believe in the responsibility of Christian citizens,” Pinero said. In his speech, he emphasized that the main mission of the CEV is to preach the gospel and become “light in the darkness.” Furthermore, he made it clear that the creation of a pastor’s university should be an organic process, not an initiative imposed by the government.
“We do not believe in imposing or initiatives that may be perceived as attempts to control or manipulate faith or promote individuals,” the CEV Executive Director said. He also emphasized that the Council maintains its policy of dialogue with the state from a position of independence and respect, not in line with political factions.
Regarding the state management of the church, Pinerro raised concerns about potential bureaucracy that could hinder the development of the religious population in the country. “The state should be a facilitator rather than a controller of church activities, and the greater the interference in religious life, the greater the disadvantage to religious freedom,” he said.
Pina also emphasized that the church should be supported by the full offerings of its members, not by the state’s resources. “We are not looking for a nation that supports or supports any religion with perks. We ask the state to do for us what it feels right to deny others. I believe it is not moral,” he said.
Finally, Pinero reaffirmed the Evangelical Council of Venezuela’s commitment to truth, justice and religious freedom, calling on the nation to ensure equal treatment of all sects. “The state must treat everyone equally, whether it’s Catholics, evangelicals, Jews, Muslims, etc. That’s the essence of democracy: equality before law and order.” He concluded.
The Venezuela Evangelical Council reiterated its willingness to continue working for a country where Christian values are promoted and respected, and where all citizens can live in peace and prosperity.
As reported earlier by Diario Cristiano, the Maduro administration called for a meeting on Monday (February 10) to discuss the change in the status of the nonprofit civil society association to the church. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of the Religious Institution and Dr. Cult Edgar Alteaga, along with other government officials.
As part of its strategy to attract followers, the Venezuelan administration continues to implement plans to recruit supporters and justify its third term. In this connection, the call is to “the relationship between pastors and pastors, overseeing evangelical Christian organizations, the association, Confederates, councils, fraternities, fellowships and other forms of church groups residing in the Republic of Venezuela. addressed to “Other forms of relationships.” With a special emphasis on Caracas, to messages scattered through Whatsapp.
As reported by Diario Cristiano, Maduro announced last week that the country’s church would steal “the message of Jesus Christ to prisons.” The initiative aimed at “building a path of redness” is part of a controversial agreement signed by the president along with representatives from the Religious Centre and the Ministry of Prison Services.
Furthermore, more recently, as part of a pastor’s day celebration in Venezuela, Maduro led an event addressing evangelical pastors and leaders who support his government. During the event, he presented a series of proposals for formalizing religious activities, including marching for prison Jesus and pastors.
These initiatives, along with state aid, have been interpreted as strategies to gain support in political situations characterized by lack of election support, as evidenced by the results of the election on July 28 last year. Ta.
Read the full comments of Pastor Josepignero, executive director of the Evangelical Council of Venezuela, at a meeting of evangelical leaders and state authorities.
It was originally published by Diario Cristiano, the Spanish version of Christian Daily International.
