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Politics, Religion and Hate Speech in Zimbabwe.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Machingura, Francis
Other Authors: Sande, Nomatter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Langaa RPCIG, 2023.
Subjects:
Hate speech > Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe > Religion.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title page
  • Copyright page
  • Acknowledgements
  • Notes on Contributors
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • Religion, Politics and Hate Speech
  • Manifestations of Hate Speech
  • Religions and Hate Speech
  • Contributors and their Insights
  • References
  • Chapter 1
  • Hate and Human Dignity
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Hate Speech
  • Human Dignity
  • Degradation of Human Dignity
  • A New World and Life View
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2
  • Soulless Christians: A Study of Tsvangirai and Mugabe's Indifference to Human Suffering in Zimbabwe
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Tsvangirai's Rise and Collision with Mugabe
  • Theoretical underpinning
  • Christian Charlatans: Tsvangirai and Mugabe
  • Tsvangirai's and Mugabe's 'cannibalisation' of the nation for political urgencies
  • Deployment of Violence for Political Survival
  • The Land Reform Programme and Sanctions
  • Abandonment of Government of National Unity (2009-2013)
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3
  • Church as a Troubled Terrain in the Context of Zimbabwe: A Case of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe Church
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Social Conflict Perspective Involves Explore
  • The plague of Conflicts within different Churches in Zimbabwe: A Historical Overview
  • Conflict Trajectories in the AFM Church
  • Is the Church still the Voice of the Voiceless?
  • Reflections
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4
  • Liberative Lessons from Luke 1:46-55 for Contemporary Society: Domestic Workers' Service
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Methodological and theoretical considerations
  • Historical Background of Luke 1: 46-55 or Luke 1: 46-55 and Domestic Service
  • Domestic Workers in Zimbabwe
  • The Treatment of Domestic Workers in Zimbabwe
  • Sexual Abuse of Female Domestic Workers by Male Employers
  • The Lucan Narrative and Domestic Service
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5
  • Unpacking the Old Testament and Zimbabwean Politics of Gender Exclusion
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Feminism
  • Gendered politics in the Old Testament
  • Zimbabwean Political Landscape and Women
  • Implication of the Old Testament and Zimbabwean Women in Politics
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6
  • The Church and the proliferation of disability hate speech in Zimbabwe and the Church's interpretation of the Old Testament texts on disability
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Conceptual Framework and Methodology
  • Hate Speech in the Context of Disability
  • Insights and Analysis into the Church's Interpretation of Biblical texts of disability
  • The Impact of Hate Speech on the Actual Lived Experiences of Persons with Disabilities in Zimbabwe
  • The Role of the Church in countering Disability Hate speech through fostering Positive Perspectives on Disability
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 7
  • Hate Speech as Index of the Heart in Zimbabwean Pentecostal Churches Leadership
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework