Southern Africa
Church Responses to the Crisis in Zimbabwe
David Kaulemu Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Zimbabwean Christians have responded to the country's crisis in various ways, including: avoiding political engagement, moral indifference, aggression and hostility, and prophetic engagement.
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Churches and Political Reconciliation in Post-Apartheid Namibia
Nico Horn Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Following Namibia's independence in 1990, racial politics divided the churches. The dominant white churches supported the government and black churches largely supported the South West Africa People's Organization.
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The Ministry of Reconciliation in Angola
Lutiniko Landu Miguel Pedro Wednesday, 9 June 2010
After the Angolan civil war, churches eventually moved toward a new ecumenical vision. As churches contribute to social reconstruction, they should focus on three areas in particular: education, economic development, and democracy promotion.
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Wind, Fire, and Unity: Pentecostals and Ecumenical Dialogue
Nate Johnson Friday, 28 August 2009
Pentecostals are increasingly involved in ecumenical dialogue—most recently with the World Council of Churches—yet it remains to be seen which tendencies will determine the extent of Pentecostal ecumenical engagement.
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Winning Friends in the Middle East
Rebecca Miller Friday, 27 June 2003
Rebecca Miller explains the need for maximal reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis and encourages the United States to look beyond purely political-military solutions.
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Political Food Fight in Southern Africa
Margaret Zeigler Saturday, 1 March 2003
Following the example of the biblical character Joseph, the international community, and especially the U.S., must work proactively to avoid a devastating famine in southern Africa.
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