The just concluded crusade code named ‘Rwanda Shima Imana’ held Sunday August 26, that brought together believers from different denominations resulted in disagreements between renowned artist Kizito Mihigo of the catholic faith and pastor Paul Gitwaza of Zion Temple.
The two prominent personalities disagreed on the bible teachings.
Normally before Mihigo starts singing, he first explains to his fans the origin and message in his songs and this is what he did before he sang Arc en ciel (Umukororombya).
In explaining the song Arc en ciel (Umukororombya), Mihigo said the message is derived from the bible book of genesis 6, which Mihigo says describes how God expressed his disappointment towards man especially in the Noah’s arc incidence.
The artist further provided several citations from the Bible explaining how God expressed both his mercifulness and disappointment to man.
Mihigo further explained that God later expressed his mercy and disappointment through Jesus Christ as manifested in Jesus’ teachings.
Thus the message in Mihigo’s song is derived from Gods mercy which he says wants to be bestowed to Rwanda.
However, Pastor Gitwaza who was the coordinator of the event took to stage saying don’t Blame Mihigo, he didn’t study theology like me.
“Let me first correct Mihigo especially where he alleges that God killed his own people. God does not kill his own people. It’s Satan who kills them. When there are killings its Satan doing so but not God.”
Pastor Gitwaza added that Mihigo is not a pastor; he is not even a reverend. He is just a young gospel singer. Don’t blame him.”
In a new twist Mihigo took to the stage and responded to pastor Gitwaza comments saying, “Brethren Gitwaza I realize you did not understand my explanations of the song Arc en ciel (Umukororombya).
“I didn’t say that God is an angry God. But I said God expressed his anger and mercy more with the coming of Jesus Christ.
Mihigo further noted that at such an event converging various religious denominations, nobody should assume the role of correcting others because this would mean one trying to take others to his own church.
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