Die kerke in Rwanda: Skandes en uitdagings - en lesse vir Suid-Afrika 1

Die kerke in Rwanda: Skandes en uitdagings - en lesse vir Suid-Afrika 1

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The churches in Rwanda: Disappointments and challenges -and lessons for South Africa.The author, one of a team of South Africans invited to Rwanda to advise Dishwasher Display Module the newly appointed Unity and Reconciliation Commission, gives an overview of the political developments that led to the bloody genocide (February-April 1994) during which more than a million Rwandans died at the hands of their compatriots.The role that the churches played during the crisis was a disappointment to many; the conduct of many of the clergy - who not only condoned what was happening but actively took part in the events - is nothing less than shameful in view of the Gospel.If the churches want to regain their integity, five challenges should be taken seriously: the churches should lead the country in Baby Shampoo a sincere confession of guilt; the churches should regain their prophetic witness in the country; they should contribute to leadership development and training; the churches shouldplay their part in ministering to the poor and needy, to the traumatized in Rwanda; and, lastly, the churches should act as servants of reconciliation.