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Democracy Through An Undemocratic Institution? The Church As Part Of Civil Society, Anne Gathuo
Democracy Through An Undemocratic Institution? The Church As Part Of Civil Society, Anne Gathuo
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With the resurgence of civil society in the last two decades, the church has risen in importance as an agency for democracy, campaigning for government reform and conducting civic education among citizens. Yet the church remains internally undemocratic and rigidly traditional. Can an institution that refuses to embrace democratic practices help enhance democracy in the wider society in which it operates? The author discusses the advantages and disadvantages that the church has in democratization, relative to other groups in civil society.