Verbum et Ecclesia Volume 27 Issue 3 (2006)
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/6761
2024-03-29T14:20:16ZSignificance of the use of ganja as a religious ritual in the Rastafari movement
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/7555
Significance of the use of ganja as a religious ritual in the Rastafari movement
Pretorius, Stephanus Petrus
In 2000, the South African Constitutional Court ruled that religious freedom, including the exercise of religious rituals, may not contradict the laws of the country. This ruling came as a result of the Western Cape Law Society's refusal to admit a Rastafarian as lawyer because of his habit of smoking marijuana. He appealed to the Constitutional Court and claimed that the ruling infringed upon his right to religious freedom. The Constitutional Court upheld the decision that no exception may be made for one religion.
2006-01-01T00:00:00ZNatuurrampe en die voorsienigheid van God, met besondere verwysing na die beskouing van Johannes Calvyn
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/7554
Natuurrampe en die voorsienigheid van God, met besondere verwysing na die beskouing van Johannes Calvyn
Potgieter, P.C.
It stands to reason that many of those believing in the providence of God will look for theological guidance when natural disasters of a catastrophic magnitude strike. This paper explores the reasoning of well-known theologians, and particularly John Calvin, in this regard endeavouring to develop a relevant contribution towards deeper insight in the extremely difficult issue of a theodicy. Contrary to a popular idea that Calvin adopted an extremely harsh line on providence by which God becomes responsible for every kind of disaster, it is argued that he maintains a fine balance between the loving grace of our heavenly Father and his righteous judgment over mankind who undermined his intended order of nature by sin. Argued from a Christological perspective, the faithful should respect both God's revelation and his hidden plan, which they will not be able to fathom in this life. Whatever happens, they should be pastorally guided to humble patience and perseverance in sincere hope on God's unquestionable faithfulness, and the firm belief that he will guide his creation to its true destination.
2006-01-01T00:00:00ZMarks of the church in South Africa today - in dialogue with Jurgen Moltmann on his 80th birthday
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/7553
Marks of the church in South Africa today - in dialogue with Jurgen Moltmann on his 80th birthday
Naude, P.J.
In this celebration of Moltmann's 80th birthday, an ecclesiological reading of his well known trilogy, Theology of hope, The crucified God, and The church in the power of the Spirit is attempted. It is asserted that Moltmann's discussion of the marks of the church is a high point and summary of his early theological development. These insights are then applied to the situation of the church in South Africa today. The article closes with four contextual questions which are then "answered" in terms of the marks of the church.
2006-01-01T00:00:00ZOnce again : investigating the identity of the three figures mentioned in Malachi 3:1
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/7544
Once again : investigating the identity of the three figures mentioned in Malachi 3:1
Snyman, S.D. (Stephanus Daniel), 1954-; Snyman, Fanie, 1954-
The identity of the three figures mentioned in Malachi 3:1 remains an intriguing question for scholars. In this article an overview of the current state of research on this problem is given highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the different solutions while yet another proposal is made adding some new arguments to existing answers. An overview on the history of research done on this problem can be categorised into three groups: the three figures refer to three different personalities or they all refer to the same person or they refer to two different persons. The conclusion reached is that the three figures mentioned are references to two persons, the one human and the other divine. The messenger (ykia'l.m;) is identified as the prophet Malachi.
2006-01-01T00:00:00Z