Homosexuality, Ubuntu, and Otherness in the African Church
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22340229 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elias K Bongmba (0000-0001-8593-5371, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 15-37 |
| Publication date | 2016-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion and Violence (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2159-6808 • E-ISSN: 2159-6808 |
| Publisher | Philosophy Documentation Center (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.5840/jrv201642622 |
| OpenAlex | W2399939695 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
In this essay I argue that the notion of ubuntu offers a way of rethinking the negative discourses on homosexuality in Africa and in the African church. Ubuntu promotes accepting communication within the ecclesial community in Africa. The essay selectively reviews some of the negative discourses from political and religious leaders, and then discusses the possibilities which ubuntu philosophy offers for addressing the divisions over homosexuality
Art · Homosexuality · Sociology · African cultural and philosophical studies · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Gender Studies · Philosophy · Religious studies
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,29 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2026 (8) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |