Mokokchung, August 12 (MExN): “Naga Christians are caught in between the debate of Right versus Truth and unfortunately Naga Christians are more inclined towards rights,” observed Rev. Dr. N. Tzudir Pastor, Dimapur Ao Baptist Church.
A press release stated that addressing the Clark Theological College (CTC) 45th Foundation Day on August 10, Rev. Dr. N. Tzudir Pastor, who is also an alumnus of the College said that “Nagas have accepted Christianity as Religion and not Jesus Christ as our Personal Saviour and because of which, when faced with challenges from within and without, we are blown away.”
Rev. Tzudir challenged the gathering by saying that the signs of our times demand us to once again reaffirm our foundation in the Holy Scripture which is the Word of God and which only can help us to identify and clearly differentiate the difference between rights and truth.
The Pastor concluded by saying that we as Christians, as followers of Jesus Christ we need to side with the “truth” which is our Lord Jesus Christ and follow his teaching courageously because “only” the truth well set us free and not the “right.”
Aolemla Jamir, Development Commissioner, Planning & Coordination Department, Government of Nagaland who was the guest of honour emphasized that the world need leaders with clear vision and therefore admonished the CTC to work diligently to develop and produce young men and women with clear vision.
Chairperson, CTC Board of Governors, I Meyionen Jamir, Director and DIGP of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Cell, Government of Nagaland said that “Christian Community today is under siege. There are different forces to take away the freedom of religions in a pluralistic country India. Our faith in Jesus Christ is in jeopardy and we are to Witness Christ in such a time as this”. He therefore encouraged the Clark community to once again reaffirm the commitment and vision of the pioneers upon which this great institution was founded.
Dr. Temjensosang Imsong, Director, Centre for Gandhian Studies and Research, Nagaland University in his short speech said that CTC should continue to move forward along with the rest of the world. Coming of Christianity to our land have brought several changes in our whole system for better and CTC must continue to work to bring changes in both church and society for better. He encouraged the Clark community to start doctoral research programme to meet the needs of the people in the region.”
