Concrete evidence of change (Mt 3:1–12; Lk 3:8–14): The prophetic challenge of the Church to civil governance
Democracy is not just about governing by the majority, but also respect and protection of the right of the weak and the minority. The tendency in any government is that the rights of the weak and the minority are denied them and their members are marginalised. In such a situation, what is the role e...
Main Authors: | George Olufemi Folarin, Comfort Folarin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Afrikaans |
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2016-08-01
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Series: | HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies |
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Online Access: | https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/3358 |
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