Battle for the heart: how (not) to transform church and society
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Date
2020
Authors
Hermans, Chris A. M.
Van den Berg, Jan-Albert
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Publisher
LIT Verlag
Abstract
The battle of the heart can be seen as the core problem of the Christian religion in modern culture. According to Augustine, the complex mixture of longings are the driving forces of human lives. These longings are not an intellectual puzzle, but rather a craving for sustenance. The contributions locate the battle for the heart and transformation of society and church in the context of an ethnic, multi-religious, socio-economical divided Africa. Where are the authentic voices of leaders who can change the heart? How to mend a 'broken' heart? How to transform congregations towards inclusion of difference? Can we embrace the dignity of difference as attitudes that enable transformation of church and society?
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International practical theology, Christianity, Religion, Modern culture, Africa
Citation
Hermans, C. A. M. (2020). The battle for the heart: How (not) to transform the heart. The battle for the heart: How (not) to transform church and society.