The following is a shortened version of their statement. Rooted in scripture, it reveals the authors' intent to create a vital link between their Christian faith and their experience of life in Zimbabwe today. As Christians we have a responsibility not simply to monitor but to actively shape the moral climate of society in Zimbabwe.
Today there is a very serious erosion of honesty and freedom in Zimbabwean society.
Greed coupled with the desire for power and control frequently distort people's conscience and, as a result, elaborate schemes are devised to hide the truth for personal and public gain. There is a breakdown in trust within institutions whose very purpose is to promote trust and confidence in society. Serious national problems on which we should be working together are evaded and ignored, and development of our nation is consequently affected. Justice is found where there is equality of opportunity for all members of society and common access to the ways and means of developing a meaningful life. Justice means respect for and protection of the rights of all people.