Homosexuality, Ubuntu, and Otherness in the African Church

In this essay I argue that the notion of ubuntu offers a way of rethinking the negative discourses on homosexuality in Africa and in the African church. Ubuntu promotes accepting communication within the ecclesial community in Africa. The essay selectively reviews some of the negative discourses fro...

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Published in:Journal of religion and violence
Main Author: Bongmba, Elias Kifon 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Philosophy Documentation Center 2016
In: Journal of religion and violence
Year: 2016, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Pages: 15-37
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