Simon Kimbangu: The African Prophet Sentenced to Death by Belgian Authorities for Leading an Independent Church

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Born on September 12, 1887, in Nkamba, near Thysville, Congo, Simon Kimbangu was a Congolese religious leader who founded the Kimbanguist Church and preached a form of Christianity independent of European missionaries. His African-led ministry directly challenged colonial control over religion, and for this, he was arrested and sentenced to death. Kimbangu’s story is part […]
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