Taking spirituality seriously: Northern Uganda and Britain's ‘Break the Silence’ Campaign
2005; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 94; Issue: 382 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/00358530500303668
ISSN1474-029X
Autores Tópico(s)African history and culture analysis
ResumoAbstract The war in Northern Uganda is both rooted in religion and reinforced by spiritual power. This has resulted in an almost impenetrable wall of incomprehension surrounding what is the worst, most neglected war in Africa today. This paper describes conditions in Northern Uganda and relates the history of the 'Break the Silence' Campaign, initiated and coordinated by the Church Mission Society, which significantly increased political activity as a result. International religious solidarity broke the dehumanizing and isolating circle of secular indifference to the war. The Christian churches, with their presence on the ground and unique international networks, utilized largely untapped resources for crisis resolution and peace building.
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