"Justice With Mercy, Peace With Truth: A Call for National Healing. Statement from the Liberia Council of Churches
The Liberia Council of Churches is aware of the recent legal actions involving former and current government officials over allegations of corruption and other offenses. As a body rooted in faith, justice, and peace, we wish to speak with clarity, care, and conviction.
We support the government’s duty to fight corruption. At the same time, we call for this fight to honor the laws of our land and the rights of every citizen. Justice must never come at the cost of fairness. Every person is innocent until proven guilty and must be treated with dignity and respect.
We appeal to our courts, our lawyers, and our security services to remain neutral, careful, and transparent. Let no one use the law for politics or personal gain. Let every step be guided by truth and guided by what is just and right.
We ask the public to follow the court process with patience and understanding. Let us avoid harmful talk, insults, and anger. Let us speak with wisdom and watch with open hearts. In doing so, we protect our peace and deepen our democracy.
We also call on the Church and all religious bodies not to remain silent. This is the time to speak truth with love, to be the conscience of the nation, and to stand with the voiceless. Let us lead by example and speak with moral courage.
As Liberians, let us hold on to our values. Let us walk together in unity. Let us seek healing, not hatred. Let us pursue justice, but never lose our mercy.
We pray that God will bless our leaders with wisdom, bless our people with peace, and bless our nation with healing.
May God bless Liberia and save the State"
Rev. Dr. Christopher Wleh Toe I
General Secretary
Liberia Council of Churches
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