I have met with university students and other young people across Uganda and made a troubling discovery: while most Ugandans still believe sin exists, far fewer are willing to admit they themselves are sinners. Through engagements with Christian Unions and mission teams on campus, a clear pattern emerged. These conversations expose a troubling reality—our culture has grown comfortable acknowledging sin in the abstract while denying its personal weight. This disconnect, many experts argue, is the direct fruit of years of silence from Ugandan pulpits. That silence is measurable. My own research suggests that as few as 5% of sermons from major urban pastors in Uganda directly address sin. When the church avoids its most foundational truth, the people it serves inevitably lose sight of their need for repentance and salvation. We are now watching the consequences play out on a national scale. The numbers are devastating. I am convinced that over 90% of Ugandans affirm that sin is real....
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