Facing a Pandemic traces the history and spread of the HIV/AIDS virus in Africa, its impact on African society and public policy before considering new priorities needed to combat the pandemic. The central argument is that the theological motif of the image of God invites a prophetic critique of the social environment in which HIV/AIDS thrives and calls for a praxis of love and compassion.
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Dr. Bongmba here calls upon the African church literally to look into the face of suffering and come to grips with its ethical mission. This plea emerges through the brilliance of his thought, which is rooted in his love for humankind and profound level of understanding of both the social and political dynamics of Africa and the challenges it faces in the international arena. Read this book for the sake of deed and understanding. --Lewis R. Gordon, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Judaic Studies and Director of the Institute for the Study of Race and Social Thought and the Center for Afro-Jewish Studies at Temple University
This volume debunks the myths about the complicity of the West in inventing HIV/AIDS. Bongmba refocuses our attention on the grim and irrefutable data about the toll that many of the unwise and corrupt policies of African governments have taken on the lives of their politically weak and economically disenfranchised citizens. This book is a must-read for everyone who wants to know how to couple principled criticism with an intimate understanding of local context in the ongoing global effort to adequately and effectively respond to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, especially in Africa. --Simeon O. Ilesanmi, Wake Forest University
Dr. Bongmba here calls upon the African church literally to look into the face of suffering and come to grips with its ethical mission. This plea emerges through the brilliance of his thought, which is rooted in his love for humankind and profound level of understanding of both the social and political dynamics of Africa and the challenges it faces in the international arena. Read this book for the sake of deed and understanding. --Lewis R. Gordon, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Judaic Studies and Director of the Institute for the Study of Race and Social Thought and the Center for Afro-Jewish Studies at Temple University
This volume debunks the myths about the complicity of the West in inventing HIV/AIDS. Bongmba refocuses our attention on the grim and irrefutable data about the toll that many of the unwise and corrupt policies of African governments have taken on the lives of their politically weak and economically disenfranchised citizens. This book is a must-read for everyone who wants to know how to couple principled criticism with an intimate understanding of local context in the ongoing global effort to adequately and effectively respond to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, especially in Africa. --Simeon O. Ilesanmi, Wake Forest University
Dr. Bongmba here calls upon the African church literally to look into the face of suffering and come to grips with its ethical mission. This plea emerges through the brilliance of his thought, which is rooted in his love for humankind and profound level of understanding of both the social and political dynamics of Africa and the challenges it faces in the international arena. Read this book for the sake of deed and understanding. --Lewis R. Gordon, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Judaic Studies and Director of the Institute for the Study of Race and Social Thought and the Center for Afro-Jewish Studies at Temple University
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Elias K. Bongmba (Ph D Iliff School of Theology and University of Denver) is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Rice University.
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South Africa, Health Board, United States, United Nations, New Testament, Professor Ngu, World Bank, Northwest Province, Saint Paul, Saint Thomas, President Mbeki, World Council of Churches, World Health Organization, Jesus Christ, Margaret Farley, Southwest Province, Martha Nussbaum, Miss Ana Asa, Model Law, World War New!
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