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 de correspondencia)
Año2018
Volumen9
Número2
Páginas54
Fecha de publicación2018-02-09
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaReligions (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
EditorialMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel9020054
OpenAlexW2794074860
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas9
Referencias 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

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