Regime, Religion and the Consolidation of Zanu-PFism in Zimbabwe When Religion Becomes a Threat to Democracy

This collection focuses on the role of religious leaders and religious institutions in supporting or resisting the democratization process in Zimbabwe. It scrutinizes the actions of religious leaders such Andrew Wutawunashe and Jeremiah Mutendi who were prominent in the political scene and participa...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Dube, Bekithemba (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Palgrave Macmillan 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:African Histories and Modernities
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Zanu-PFism due to Stockholm Syndrome, and its Trajectories in Post-Independence Zimbabwe. Juxtaposing the Role of Religion in Thwarting Democracy
  • 2. Mixing up Priorities? Propagation of Uncritical Patriotism of Zanu-PF by the Church in Zimbabwe
  • 3. The (Catholic) Church and Resistance to Zanu-PFism in Zimbabwe
  • 4. God or President Emmerson Mnangagwa? Romans 13:1–7 in Zimbabwe’s Contemporary Church and Election
  • 5. Adventist Silence in the Face of Oppression as a Way to Enact Zanu-PFism in Zimbabwe
  • 6. Hearing the Loud Voices of the Silent Church in Zimbabwe
  • 7. Man of God/Gold and Zanu-PFism in Zimbabwe: The Case of Makandiwa and Angel
  • 8. A Critical Evaluation of Bishop Ancelimo Magaya’s Resistance to Zanu-PFism in Zimbabwe
  • 9. CCCism vs. Zanu-PFism: Religious Response of the Citizens Coalition for Change to the Zanu-PF
  • 10. Religion and the Consolidation of the Zanu-PF Political Ideology