The role of worship and ethics on the road towards reconciliation
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2009-09
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AOSIS OpenJournal
Abstract
Reconciliation in a divided society, like the South African one, is in dire need of a new moral discourse and praxis. This article argues that this moral discourse must also be conducted on an often forgotten level, namely in the worshipping praxis of the Church. The article describes the renewed interest of ethicists and liturgists in the relationship between liturgy and ethics and especially the role of rituals. The article then focuses on the renewal of basic Christian rituals like preaching and sacraments, prayer and praise to serve this much needed moral discourse.
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The original publication is available at http://www.ve.org.za
CITATION: Muller, B. A. 2009. The role of worship and ethics on the road towards reconciliation. Verbum et Ecclesia, 27(2), 641-663,ve. doi:10.4102/v27i2.168.
CITATION: Muller, B. A. 2009. The role of worship and ethics on the road towards reconciliation. Verbum et Ecclesia, 27(2), 641-663,ve. doi:10.4102/v27i2.168.
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Reconciliation -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- South Africa, Worship, Liturgics, Christian ethics, Belhar confession
Citation
Muller, B. A. 2009. The role of worship and ethics on the road towards reconciliation. Verbum et Ecclesia, 27(2), 641-663,ve. doi:10.4102/v27i2.168.