FAITH…BELONGING TO SOMETHING!
My young nephew is very good in sports, participating competitively in soccer, basketball, rugby, and athletics. Recently, he was preparing for a school athletic meet and seemed not completely sure of himself. Like any responsible uncle I had to give words of assurance to motivate the young man. Without much thought, I reiterated words that […]
LUXURY, LAMENT, AND THE LITURGY OF POWER: THE CHURCHES AND THE POLITICS OF POST-LIBERATION SA
When the Pulpit Echoed the Trenches During the liberation struggle, the Church, in many of its denominations, was more than a sanctuary. It was a site of resistance, a haven for activists, a platform where sermons were steeped in justice. Reverends, priests, and preachers defied the apartheid regime not just with words but with active […]