Politics, Religion and Hate Speech in Zimbabwe / Francis Machingura and Nomatter Sande.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Machingura, Francis, author.

Sande, Nomatter, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Elections.

Elections--Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe--Politics and government.

Zimbabwe.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (218 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Bamenda, Cameroon : Langaa RPCIG Langaa Research & Publishing Common Initiative Group, [2024]

Summary:

This book is empirically grounded on Zimbabwe and looks at hate speech as a bad omen for any society, family, nation and organisation.Hate speech divides and kills any peace, unity, tolerance, inclusivity, philosophy, race and geographical area, sacred places of worship, freedoms, identities, culture, unity and development in any space.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Acknowledgements

Notes on Contributors

Contents

Introduction - Religion, Politics and Hate Speech

Manifestations of Hate Speech

Religions and Hate Speech

Contributors and their Insights

References

Chapter 1 - Hate and Human Dignity

Abstract

Introduction

Freedom of Expression

Hate Speech

Human Dignity

Degradation of Human Dignity

A New World and Life View

Conclusion

Chapter 2 - Soulless Christians: A Study of Tsvangirai and Mugabe's Indifference to Human Suffering in Zimbabwe

Tsvangirai's Rise and Collision with Mugabe

Theoretical underpinning

Christian Charlatans: Tsvangirai and Mugabe

Tsvangirai's and Mugabe's 'cannibalisation' of the nation for political urgencies

Deployment of Violence for Political Survival

The Land Reform Programme and Sanctions

Abandonment of Government of National Unity (2009-2013)

Chapter 3 - Church as a Troubled Terrain in the Context of Zimbabwe: A Case of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe Church

Social Conflict Perspective Involves Explore

The plague of Conflicts within different Churches in Zimbabwe: A Historical Overview

Conflict Trajectories in the AFM Church

Is the Church still the Voice of the Voiceless?

Reflections

Chapter 4 - Liberative Lessons from Luke 1:46-55 for Contemporary Society: Domestic Workers' Service

Methodological and theoretical considerations

Historical Background of Luke 1: 46-55 or Luke 1: 46-55 and Domestic Service

Domestic Workers in Zimbabwe

The Treatment of Domestic Workers in Zimbabwe

Sexual Abuse of Female Domestic Workers by Male Employers

The Lucan Narrative and Domestic Service.

Conclusion

Chapter 5 - Unpacking the Old Testament and Zimbabwean Politics of Gender Exclusion

Feminism

Gendered politics in the Old Testament

Zimbabwean Political Landscape and Women

Implication of the Old Testament and Zimbabwean Women in Politics

Chapter 6 - The Church and the proliferation of disability hate speech in Zimbabwe and the Church's interpretation of the Old Testament texts on disability

Conceptual Framework and Methodology

Hate Speech in the Context of Disability

Insights and Analysis into the Church's Interpretation of Biblical texts of disability

The Impact of Hate Speech on the Actual Lived Experiences of Persons with Disabilities in Zimbabwe

The Role of the Church in countering Disability Hate speech through fostering Positive Perspectives on Disability

Chapter 7 - Hate Speech as Index of the Heart in Zimbabwean Pentecostal Churches Leadership

Theoretical Framework

Hate Speech and the Bible

Causes and Prevalence of Hate Speech in the Church

The Use of Hate Speech among the Clergy: A Response from Selected People from Harare

Chapter 8 - Hate Speech and political lies in Zimbabwe: Towards Relational Ethics in Media

Background to the Study

The Media and Hate Speech in Zimbabwe

Case studies

General Overview

The Media and Political Lies

Hate Speech and Political Lies in Africa

Relational Ethics in Human Relations

Chapter 9 - Hate Speeches and Antagonisms between the Clergy and the Lay Workers in the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFMZ)

Introduction and Background

Methodological issues.

Theoretical Grounding

Hate Speeches, Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe, Antagonism, Clergy, and Lay Workers

Qualifications of the Clergy and Lay Workers in the AFMZ

The State of Clergy-Lay Worker Relations in the AFMZ

Findings and Discussion

The Clergy and Constitutional Reforms in the AFMZ

Lay Workers and Theological Training in the AFMZ

The Clergy and Lay Workers' Political Alliances in the AFMZ

Suggestions for Conflict Transformation

Conclusion and Recommendation

Chapter 10 - Hate speech in the context of water crises in Hatcliffe, Zimbabwe

Water Crises and the Generation of the Hate Speech

Appropriation of John 4:1-42 and the Context of Hatcliffe community

Back cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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Print version: Machingura, Francis Politics, Religion and Hate Speech in Zimbabwe

ISBN:

9789956553464

OCLC:

1424751503