Religion and human security in Angola

James, Tiburcio (2019) Religion and human security in Angola. In: Religion and human security in Africa. Routledge, pp. 158-176. ISBN 9780429019234

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on religion and human security in Angola. It contends that the Angolan State itself has been the major threat to human security. It discusses the fate of the ‘least favoured groups’ such as the Kimbanguist church(es), the Tokoist church(es) and José Julino Kalupeteka’s Light of the World Church. These movements have struggled to thrive, as the state has subjected them to constant surveillance and harassment. The state is paranoid and has not hesitated to use maximum force against perceived opponents, including members of these religious groups. The chapter also draws attention to the invisibility of the state in the rural areas. It argues that the churches can make a positive contribution to human security, but that they must continue to negotiate with the all-pervasive Angolan State.

Item Type:	Book Section
Authors:	James, Tiburcio
Editors:	Editors Email ORCID Chitando, Ezra UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Tarusarira, Joram UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Religion Religion > Philosophy & theory of religion > Concepts of God > Humanism and secularism Social sciences > Social problems & services
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Public Policy and Governance
Full Text Status:	None
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/7221
Publisher URL:	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429019234

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