A high-powered delegation of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) made a submission to a parliamentary committee on the abuse of religion.
Church is Wary of Religion Law Plan Read Post »
Listening to Pope Francis address a meeting of Italy’s Anti-Mafia Parliamentary Commission got me thinking about our own political situation.
Pope’s Words On Mafia Echo In South Africa Read Post »
While many commentators in the west see Russian President Vladimir Putin as an authoritarian leader who tirelessly plots to revive a Soviet-sized empire, others celebrate Putin as an Eastern Orthodox czar, warring with the forces of the Antichrist in an apocalyptic struggle for the soul of Christian civilisation.
Holy Russia? Believers Debate Putin’s Record as a Christian Leader Read Post »
The American Values Atlas, released by the Public Religion Research Institute, took note of the role religion plays in shaping trends in U.S. politics. The numbers may to some seem striking, but at the same time may provide confirmation of things long suspected.
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President Jacob Zuma, it seems, cannot stop himself from issuing his admonition that churches should keep out of his business — politics — and concentrate on theirs, which is to save souls. Yet, if his expectation is that politics and religion be kept apart, then he cannot use churches for his party political endeavours.
Politicians in Church? Read Post »
Statement from the Jesuit Institute urging Parliament to listen to the voice of their conscience. Not to be bullied or
The Primacy Of Conscience In Parliament Read Post »
Arab Christians voiced hope and concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s first foreign visit and his speech in Saudi Arabia
Arab Christians voice hope, concern over Trump’s speech to Muslim leaders Read Post »
Frans van Neerijnen, Johannesburg – In recent months some really relevant articles have been published about whether the Church, its
Church’s Duty to Speak on Politics Read Post »
The Church, the frequent refrain goes, should stick to its business of saving souls and stay out of politics. This
The Call to be Political Read Post »
