established as the Non-White Old Apostolic Church but forced to change its name in a court case in 1975 1993 The Foundation of Apostles and Prophets Church, was founded by Vuyisilile Naborth Vika, a former Helper-Apostle of the OAC who was removed from office in 1990 for actively promoting politics within the church, in contravention to church policy. Views Politics Members of the Old Apostolic Church are not allowed to become registered members of any political parties, stand for election, or openly declare their political views. The OAC do not support any political parties. Members are however allowed to vote according to their conscience. Officers are strictly forbidden to endorse any political party and may be removed from office if they do endorse any party. Members must obey all laws of the countries in which they reside, even if the member is to suffer anguish. The leadership of the Old Apostolic Church did make some submissions to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (South Africa), and was the only Apostolic (Irvingist) Church to do so. This submission was not an admission of guilt, and the Church was not accused or found guilty of contravening any laws or international laws. The church policy stipulates that all assistance will be given to government as required by law. Bible The Old Apostolic Church recognises and uses the Authorised King James Version. All Bibles used must be comparable to the Authorised King James Version. The Afrikaanse Ou Vertaling (Hersiene Uitgawe) is used in Afrikaans-speaking congregations. In Germany the 1912 Luther Bible is used. Before the introduction of the first Bible in Afrikaans in 1933, the Dutch Bible was used mostly among Afrikaans-speaking members. The Old Apostolic Church Confession of Faith extracts: We believe in the Holy Scriptures, the Old and the New Testament, and in the fulfillment of the promises contained therein Bibles in use The following Bible translations are officially sanctioned by the Conference of Apostles for use in the church: Afrikaans: Bybel in Afrikaans (1933–1957) English: King James Version (1611) English: New King James Version (Thomas Nelson – 1983) Dutch: Staten Generaal (1618 and 1619) German: The Bible in German - Bible text translation by Martin Luther - (1912 and 1984 Revision) Portuguese: The Bible in Portuguese (A Biblia Sagrada; Contendo O Vehlo EO Novo Testamento) 1100 Lisbon, Portugal Sepedi: The Bible in Northern Sotho (1951 and 1986) Sesotho: The Bible in Southern