CDP defends Mogoeng's values

2012-03-17 21:07

Johannesburg - Liberals and atheists are keeping their eyes on Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng waiting for him to do something objectionable, the President of the Christian Democratic Party said on Saturday.

Theunis Botha was reacting to a Thursday report that Mogoeng had sent an email instructing judges to attend a leadership conference by a United States evangelist.

"It would appear that the liberals and atheists are keeping their beady eyes on Mogoeng, just waiting for him to do something they can object to," said Botha in a statement.

"And why? All because he is a committed Christian and adheres to a Christian value system.

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Some background.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Judges-ordered-to-attend-Christian-course-20120315

This is the conference.

http://mg.co.za/uploads/2012/03/14/i-can-maxwell-12-march-poster.pdf

This is the U.S. evangelist, John C. Maxwell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Maxwell

The religious right is exporting its message, following an old missionary path of co-opting local leaders in pursuit of its own brand of cultural imperialism.