Let’s all examine our conscience
Monday April 26 2021
Summary
Mr Patrick Katagata says: True leadership ought to be inextricably inseparable with integrity which is pivotal to credibility.
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We all have public and back [private] stages. In the latter is where our integrity can best be tested. The truth is that we all have—in one way or another, fallen short of the glory of God; only that majority of us—especially leaders, rarely assess our conduct, humbly accept reproach, and honestly repent. “Un-examined life”, Greek philosopher, Socrates, observed, “is not worth living.”
In an experience similar to biblical King David versus Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:1-5), when retired Anglican Archbishop Stanley Ntagali yielded to hedonism, had an affair with one of his “junior officer’s” wife, sired a son from her, but soon realised his blunder and apologised (2Samuel 12:13; and Psalm 51), Ugandans were treated to an uncommon experience—of a public apology. But does that mean Uganda is full of saints? No! A lot goes on behind the curtains—and even when exposed, getting an apology especially from a public figure is perhaps tougher than extracting water from a rock. Indeed, as requested, we should absolve the repentant prelate, and acclaim him for his public remorsefulness.