Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation- A Case Study

Knowledges pirals a sequence of effects that influences reasoning and reinforces one’s ability to handle the complexities of day-to-day occurrences, thus positively or negatively affecting attitudes. Consequently, practices are developed. In most cases, attitude characterises a conceptual status towards an external stimulus that emotionally impacts practices. The declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation established the hegemony of Christianity and reinforced ecclesiastical activities which included engaging the nation in prayers and proclamation of the Christocentric Gospel. This study aimed to assess how knowledge, attitudes and practices following the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation. A cross-sectional dual research approach was applied to collect data. A total of 384 (189 females and 195 males) individuals and 15 FGD were interviewed. Our results showed that 53.39% (205/384) indicated that Church planting, prayers, and Christian rites of passage were prevalent. The study also showed that 12.50% (48/384) performed Christian rites which included criminals. While 30.21% (116/384)stated that the declaration did not affect them in any way, 3.91% (15/384) thought the declaration divided the Church into denominational lines. It was conclusively suggested that activities which ensued from the declaration enhanced the conception of biblical awareness. As a result, knowledge affected attitudes and practices among Zambians.