The Anglican Church of Tanzania, Central Tanganyika Diocese, has called on citizens to prioritise peace, warning that rising social tensions could undermine family stability and national development.
Speaking after preaching service at St. Peter’s Church in Miyuji, Dodoma, Pastor Levent Marry Jackson Seganje said peace remains the foundation of both family life and national prosperity.
She said the family is the first institution that builds values, unity and discipline in society. When peace is absent in families, he noted, it becomes difficult for communities and the nation to remain stable.
“Let us protect our peace. Social tensions are destroying us,” she said, stressing that instability at family level can affect social, economic and spiritual development.
The cleric called on parents to act as role models by demonstrating love, patience and wisdom in handling family challenges. He said children learn behaviour from what they observe at home.
She added that maintaining peace requires deliberate effort, including avoiding unnecessary conflicts, practicing forgiveness and engaging in dialogue when disagreements arise.
Pastor Seganje also urged citizens to become ambassadors of peace in their communities by spreading messages of unity and mutual respect beyond their households.
She further called on religious leaders, believers and citizens at large to put God first in their daily lives, saying spiritual values play a key role in building and sustaining lasting peace.
She added that strong moral foundations are essential for a stable society, warning that without them, communities risk increased divisions that could slow down development.
