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The non-romantic idea of nature in African theology

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2021
In many ways, the African world view and African theology are closer to nature than Euro-American theology is. This can be seen, for example, in its emphasis on holism and interconnectedness, and its inclination to consider all natural objects to be ...
Hermen Kroesbergen, Johanneke Kroesbergen-Kamps   +1 more
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A reflection on morality and religion

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2023
The aim of this contribution is to reflect on the relation between religion and morality. An overview of the different theories of the origin of morality is provided. According to Blanchard, there are four traditional ways in which the origin of morality
Jaco Beyers
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Arguments to alleviate perceived discrimination in public schools against students experiencing ancestral callings: The case for promoting chaplaincy services

Theologia Viatorum
This article addresses the need for chaplains to be involved in South African public schools to accommodate students who are experiencing or witnessing acts of ancestral callings or manifestations of ancestral spirits in schools.
Lebohang P. Montueli, Maniraj Sukdaven
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Review Of Conjure In African American Society By J.E. Anderson [PDF]

, 2006
Anderson (history, Middle Georgia College) looks at the history of black American magical beliefs and practices that are known variously as hoodoo, voodoo, tricking, mojo, and conjure, among other terms. According to Anderson, conjure is not a religion,
Chireau, Yvonne Patricia
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Building a Framework for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care in the Rheumatology Context: Content and Approaches

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
People with systemic autoimmune and rheumatic diseases (SARDs) are at higher risk than the general population of experiencing adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and maternal and/or fetal death.
Mehret Birru Talabi, Sonya Borrero
wiley   +1 more source

Narratives and counter-narratives as ways of creating religious tolerance

Verbum et Ecclesia
This article explored the utilisation of counter-narratives in tertiary education settings with regard to pseudo-events connected to big world events.
Maryke Strydom, Jaco Beyers
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The apparatus theory: ‘Religion in the city’

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2018
The apparatus theory is used to challenge the interpretation of religion and also to determine whether religion is a factor to contend with in modern society.
Leon Geel, Jaco Beyers
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Upcycling Compact Discs Into Ultra‐Stable, Flexible, and Stretchable Nanoporous Gold Electrodes for Enhanced Biosensing Performance

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This article highlights the development of robust and high‐performance flexible and stretchable biosensors that maintain long‐term functionality and optimal electrical conductivity under mechanical deformation, utilizing sustainable and cost‐effective manufacturing principles.
Mousa H. Aldosari, Ahyeon Koh
wiley   +1 more source

The interrelatedness between the Nama Khoikhoi supreme being and celestial objects

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
The assumption among Europeans that the Khoikhoi indigenous people of southern Africa had little to no religious beliefs is evident throughout historical documents.
Iwana Hartmann, Maniraj Sukdaven
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Contextualisation: A case study of a team within an international missional order

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2021
Contextualisation is a process of seeking meaning and relevancy in a constantly changing world. It is a theological imperative if biblical values were to be relevant to everyone in the world.
Kasebwe T.L. Kabongo
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