“I Can’t Breathe”: Mary-Anne Elizabeth Plaatjies-Van Huffel and the Belhar Confession as a Beacon of Light for denouncing Racism

Racism continues to divide, separate, oppress and hurt—as was seen by recent global events. The church, because of the very nature Gospel Christ, is called bring unity, reconciliation, justice, healing peace. current crisis threat racism call for a time new opportunity resurrections, forged from resistances that breathe life, which Belhar Confession can be beacon light. This article focuses on how theological framework Mary-Anne Elizabeth Plaatjies-Van Huffel provide historic stand in solidarity with voices those who are suffocating (“can’t breathe”). It an emphatic church denounce address all forms injustice.