Tag: Inter-religious council of Uganda
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Muslim- Christian Interaction: The Story of Father Simeon Lourdel
One of the earliest recorded stories of inter-faith interaction is that of Father Simeon Lourdel. On 17th February 1879 Fr Simeon Lourdel (Mapeera) and Bro. Delmas Amans arrived at Kigungu landing site in Entebbe in Wakiso District, Uganda to spread Christianity. Both were of French origin and pioneer missionaries who came to Uganda to spread…