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The Church And Ethnopolitical Conflict In Kenya: 1982-2013, David Tarus
The Church And Ethnopolitical Conflict In Kenya: 1982-2013, David Tarus
The Journal of Social Encounters
The chapter examines the role of the church in addressing the problem of ethnopolitical conflict in Kenya from 1982 to 2013. Though ethnocentrism within the Kenyan Christian community goes beyond the years cited to the colonial period and the immediate years following independence, the intensity of the problem after 1982 calls for special attention. The single event that marks political change in Kenya is the 1982 attempted coup. Although this was not successful, the coup heightened opposition against Moi’s rule and thus, 1982 marks the beginning of the recent history of Kenya, a history in which three phases may be …
The Church In The Modern Context, Maria Milazzo
The Church In The Modern Context, Maria Milazzo
Obsculta
This paper on the Church in the Modern Context brings into conversation the goals of Vatican I, Vatican II, and those of Pope Francis in today’s modern context. It seeks to understand the context of the councils and where Pope Francis seeks to lead the Church today, especially one that resembles a field hospital.
Review Of Advancing Nonviolence And Just Peace In The Church And The World, William J. Collinge
Review Of Advancing Nonviolence And Just Peace In The Church And The World, William J. Collinge
The Journal of Social Encounters
No abstract provided.
Community Involvement And The Role Of The Church In Peacebuilding In Kenya: Amani Mashinani Approach, Kimeli B. Richard
Community Involvement And The Role Of The Church In Peacebuilding In Kenya: Amani Mashinani Approach, Kimeli B. Richard
The Journal of Social Encounters
Amani Mashinani (Peace at the Grassroots) is a model of peace building that demonstrates the importance of community involvement and Church leadership in peacebuilding efforts in North Rift region of Kenya. The role of community members and the Church in working together during times of conflict demonstrates the possibilities of increased opportunities for positive peace and reconciliation. This essay highlights the role Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret played to transform inter-ethnic conflicts. The role of Bishop Korir as a religious leader is acknowledged through his ability to mobilize local warring communities to embrace the …
The Local Churches And The Universal Church: Reflections On The Kasper/Ratzinger Debate, Adam Koester
The Local Churches And The Universal Church: Reflections On The Kasper/Ratzinger Debate, Adam Koester
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All The World Is Church: The Christian Call In Henri De Lubac, Benjamin M. Durheim
All The World Is Church: The Christian Call In Henri De Lubac, Benjamin M. Durheim
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No abstract provided.