Reformed Confessional perspective on racial apartheid in the history, theology and practice in the South African Dutch Reformed Church
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چکیده
The Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa has had a long history and association with the system of Apartheid its theological justification. This article attempts to point out how practical support for racially divided churches is Biblically untenable inconsistent Church’s own Confessions. A Biblical Confessional perspective on apartheid racial separation theology within current structure church explored light development churches. ecclesiastical situation then evaluated reference recent synodical decisions implications regarding reunification Uniting Church.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: STJ | Stellenbosch Theological Journal
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2413-9467', '2413-9459']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17570/stj.2021.v7n1.a30