Christianity and Politics in Doe's Liberia
Part of Cambridge Studies in Ideology and Religion
- Author: Paul Gifford
- Date Published: May 2002
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521520102
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This study examines the role of Christianity in Liberia under the corrupt rule of Samuel K. Doe (1980–90). Paul Gifford illustrates the relationship between mainline, evangelical, new Pentecostal and independent churches, and notes the strengths and weaknesses of each. He shows that, in general, Liberian Christianity - far from being a force for justice and human advancement - diverted attention from the causes of Liberia's ills, left change to God's miraculous intervention, encouraged obedience and acceptance of the status quo, and thus served to entrench Doe's power. In so doing, this Christianity, devised in the USA and promoted largely by American missionaries, helped to further the regional economic and political objectives of the US government which was committed to supporting Doe. The Lberian example is used to illustrate the difference between the kinds of Christianity to be found in Africa and in Latin America.
Read more- The first in-depth study of the relations between Christianity and politics in a modern African state, which has disturbing implications for what is happening in the whole of Africa
- Gifford is the leading authority on Church and state in its West African context
- Advances a controversial position which is sure to attract attention and spark controversy
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- Date Published: May 2002
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521520102
- length: 368 pages
- dimensions: 218 x 140 x 24 mm
- weight: 0.558kg
- contains: 1 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. The historical context
2. The mainline churches
3. The evangelical churches
4. The faith gospel of health and wealth
5. The independent churches
6. The geopolitical context
7. Conclusion.
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