Now, Chiluba insists he is upholding the country's constitution, not seeking revenge. Chiluba is also criticized for failing to control his money-hungry ministers, who drive expensive cars and own choice land. Still, some evangelicals are solidly behind Chiluba. He has brought about an enhancement of democratic ideals in the nation. Chiluba worshiped at Banda's church the Sunday after Kaunda's arrest.
Some critics contend that Chiluba has kept key Christian leaders in tow by doling out cash.
Church leaders also shy away from directly challenging Chiluba because they fear losing privileges. Chiluba's government issues diplomatic passports to top clergy, but Mumba's was withdrawn when he criticized Chiluba's government. Christian leaders say Chiluba has not been effective in assuring that when he leaves office the country's citizens will have a firm grounding in Christian ideas and ethics. Until late last year, church leaders assumed that Chiluba's then vice president, Godfrey Miyanda, would be Chiluba's successor. Miyanda, a retired general and a Christian, is popular in evangelical circles.