Transparent Theological Dialogue-"Moseka Phofu Ya Gaabo Ga a Tshabe Go Swa Lentswe" (A Setswana Proverb)

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ID3217804
AutoresKelebogile Resane (0000-0002-4502-4933, University of the Free State, autor correspondente)
Ano2018
Volume9
Fascículo2
Páginas54
Data de publicação2018-02-09
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoReligions (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
EditoraMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel9020054
OpenAlexW2794074860
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas9
Referências citadas13

This paper looks into the definition of Setswana proverb: Moseka phofu ya gaabo ga a tshabe go swa lentswe (One must fight impatiently for what rightly belongs to him or her). The proverb is used to express the African thought of transparent dialogue that can be applied in theological deliberations; leading to sound theological conclusions adequate to address the corruption in the socio-political landscape. Transparency is explained from the African concept of addressing socio-political struggles. Theology calls for robust dialogue for the alternative society. This calls for understanding of African thought of fighting impatiently for the marginalized and the poor-a mandate that is similar to the church's calling for liberating the oppressed masses through dialogue with others and communities in context. A special exploration is made through the symbiosis of dogma and kerygma for the incessant intervention of theology on behalf of the silent masses. An appeal is made for liberation theology and mainstream theology to dialogue in order for communities to experience salvation authentically

Appeal · Liberation theology · Mainstream · Mandate · Political science · Political theology · Politics · Sociology · Theology · African cultural and philosophical studies · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Christian Theology and Mission · History · Law · Philosophy