THE HEALING COMMUNITY AND THE FUTURE OF THE URBAN WORKING CLASS
A serious challenge to hopes of a smooth political transition in South Africa is the plight of the urban poor, whose swelling numbers and declining fortunes will continue to outpace state provision of health and other services. For relief, the impoverished working class is increasingly turning to Zi...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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ASRSA
1994
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Journal for the study of religion
Year: 1994, Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 49-64 |
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| Summary: | A serious challenge to hopes of a smooth political transition in South Africa is the plight of the urban poor, whose swelling numbers and declining fortunes will continue to outpace state provision of health and other services. For relief, the impoverished working class is increasingly turning to Zionism, a practical religion specialising in a healing ministry. This article explores the several ways in which Zionism caters for the major needs of struggling workers and provides them with a sense of order and stability. The question is raised whether other institutions of a religious or welfare character could emulate or learn from the grassroots commitment of Zionist groups to the upliftment of the urban poor. |
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| ISSN: | 2413-3027 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal for the study of religion
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