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The Passion of the Christ
In The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson has presented the account of Christ’s passion with fidelity to the gospels, augmented by scenes in which the director took artistic licence. Read more…
Animal Prayers
ANIMAL PRAYERS by Margaret Roberts. New Africa Books, Cape Town, 2003. R79,95
Reviewed by Cyril Mack
To fight terror
Witnesses describing the scene of the monstrous terror attack in Madrid told of the ceaseless ringing of cellphones, many presumably chiming a happy tune, as families desperately tried to ascertain whether their loved ones still lived. Not all calls were answered. Read more…
Speak up on Zim, Mr Mbeki
The renewed commitment by churches in Zimbabwe and South Africa to contribute to a resolution to the crisis in Zimbabwe is a welcome sign of progress. Read more…
Tutu: God Has A Dream
GOD HAS A DREAM: A Vision of Hope for Our Time. By Desmond Tutu. Random House, Parktown. 2004. 134pp.
Reviewed by Günther Simmermacher
God loves us, and we have the power to return that love. This is the message of Anglican Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu in his first inspirational book, God Has A Dream.
Abuse: Is the crisis over?
The two reports commissioned by the US bishops on the clergy abuse crisis in the United States may be difficult reading for Catholics. At the same time they offer much hope. Read more…
Catholics and Politics
The perfect Catholic politician would be, by inclination and in practice, solidly pro-life and pro-family. He (or, indeed, she) would campaign against abortion, euthanasia and capital punishment alike. Read more…
