Strengthening the Ubuntu social canopy after the Afrophobic attacks

In view of the aftermath of the Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, this study regards Paul s emphasis concerning common humanity and morality as a possible lacuna towards strengthening Ubuntu. Paul taught that both the Jews and the Gentiles have their common ancestor Adam, and that good morality is...

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Published in:Verbum et Ecclesia 2016, Vol.37 (1), p.1-4
Main Author: Dube, Zorodzai
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African culture
Afrophobia
Analysis
Christ-like Anthropology
Crimes against humanity
Jewish people
Morality
Racial violence
Religion
Religious aspects
Religious humanism
Social Canopy
Studies
Ubuntu
Xenophobia
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Summary:In view of the aftermath of the Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, this study regards Paul s emphasis concerning common humanity and morality as a possible lacuna towards strengthening Ubuntu. Paul taught that both the Jews and the Gentiles have their common ancestor Adam, and that good morality is a better identity marker than ethnicity. In view of the aftermath of the Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, this study suggests that similar arguments can be used to amend the Ubuntu social canopy.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This study is interdisciplinary in nature in that it uses perspectives from social sciences to seek solutions towards a more inclusive communityKeywords: Afrophobia; Xenophobia; Ubuntu; Social Canopy; Christ-like Anthropology
ISSN:1609-9982
2074-7705
2074-7705
DOI:10.4102/ve.v37i1.1461