As a nation, there is need for Zimbabwe to deal with its past in order to liberate itself
emotionally, socially and economically. Post-colonial Zimbabwe has seen an end to
colonial rule but ironically, its over three decades into independence and
Zimbabweans are not free. The country is drowning in neo-colonial home grown
oppression. Although there is black rule in Zimbabwe, we are seeing emergent black
elite who are a minority and the majority poor becoming poorer and poorer.
Moreover, for a many years now, there have been many reported political violence
cases in Zimbabwe. This study has highlighted that, there are many tragic and
unfortunate circumstances of Zimbabwe’s historical experiences that need
redressing. Previous studies have tried to generalise issues of justice and
reconciliation in Zimbabwe probably because of political fears but this study has tried
to unveil these issues. If ever authentic liberation, reconciliation and national healing
are to be achieved, there must be an accountability of all criminals. Platforms must
be provided for the purposes of telling the truth as what South Africans did through
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRCs). In many cases, psychological
healing and closure is achieved if victims of political violence are given the platform
to narrate their experiences without anyone judging them. A socio-economy-political
approach was used in this study in seeing the contribution made by the Heads of
Christian Denominations in Zimbabwe in addressing political issues bedevilling the
Zimbabwean populace. The study argued from the model that the Church has to be
an eye for the blind, a voice for the marginalised and the poor, a guide for the
illiterate and a shield for the morally, socially and politically coerced. The Christian
community should be in a position to advocate for justice and obedience just like what Amos and other eighth century prophets did in the Old Testament. This is a
vital code of social ethics that deals with life and welfare of the world. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / D. Th. (Systematic Theology)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/25918 |
| Date | 01 November 2019 |
| Creators | Nyakuwa, Paradzai |
| Contributors | Modise, Leepo Johannes |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (xii, 258 leaves) : color illustration, application/pdf |
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