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| Titre : | African christian ethics |
| Auteurs : | Samuel Waje Kunhiyop, Auteur |
| Type de document : | texte imprimé |
| Editeur : | Hippo Books, 2008 |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-9966-805-36-2 |
| Format : | xvi + 400 p. |
| Note générale : |
This book is required for anyone seeking an overview of burning ethical issues in Africa and practical suggestions on how to address them. |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Résumé : |
This book analyses the strengths and weakness of both African and Western ethical traditions, and then models a Christian approach to particular problems in the areas of politics, economics, family relationships, sexual and medical ethics, and religious ethics. The specific problems addressed include corruption, poverty, polygamy, homosexuality, HIV/AIDS, and witchcraft. |
| Note de contenu : |
Contents : Part I : Ethical foundations 1. Introduction to the study of African christian ethics 2. Foundation of contemporary african ethics 3. Foundation of Western ethics 4. Foundation of christian ethics 5. Foundation of African christian ethics 6. Applying African christian ethics Part II : Contemporary ethical issues A - Political issues 7. Church and State 8. War and violence 9. Strikes B - Financial issues 10. Poverty 11. Corruption 12.Fund-raising C - Marriage and family issues 13. Procreation and infertility 14. Reproductive technologies 15. Contraception 16. Polygamy 17. Domestic violence 18. Divorce and remarriage 19. Widows and orphans D - Sexual issues 20. Rape 21. Incest 22. Prostitution and sex trafficking 23. Female circumcision 24. Homosexuality E - Medical issues 25. HIV/AIDS 26. Abortion 27. Euthanasia and infanticide 28. Strikes and medical services 29. Drug and alcohol abuse Religious issues 30. Witchcraft Conclusion |
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