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Keeping the old faithsI have never understood nor supported the obsession that Africans have with Christianity, a religion that came about through coercion. Letters to the Editor: April 15M&G readers share their views on our religion edition, police brutality and the local government elections. The seven deadly sins in SAThere's a whole lot of sinning going on, especially in the political realm. Mandy Rossouw comments on who needs to repent. knock, knock, knocking@heaven.orgGod may or may not be on the internet, but Jesus certainly is, writes Faranaaz Parker. Of power, presidents and medicine menThe church marched ahead of colonialism, softening the souls for a rich harvest by empire, resulting in Christianity remaining the religion of choice. Is God deaf?"God uses his big celestial remote control to mute the prayers of black people," young black radical philosopher, Ncendisa Mpenymama, says. Jesus Christ lived in the townshipsThe pastor who said Jesus was infected with HIV is back for more. This time he would like to welcome you to hell on earth. Certain of my doubtTanya Pampalone has been agnostic for as long as she could claim a belief for herself. So what is she missing? The mosque next doorIn the traditionally Jewish suburb of Houghton, a towering mosque has been in the making for years next door to a tiny shul. Inside a crowded marriageSome polygamous marriages end in happily ever after -- but most don’t. The Muslim Marriage Bill might change that. |
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