In my previous post, we saw how in Genesis 3 human beings disobeyed God and now sin and selfishness has been our reality ever since. Things in our world are not as they ought to be. Sin, death, disease, racism, anger and immorality taint our world and our history. We’ve seen the terrible effects of… Continue reading Gospel and Race 2: confronting injustice
Tag: South Africa
Congregation chooses hate above love
Die Kerkbode, the official newspaper of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa (DRC/NGK), published an article on 18 February 2019 entitled, “Congregation chooses ‘love instead of fear’ with the appointing of gay minister”. The article’s title is terribly misleading.
Homosexuality is not the new black
The issue of homosexuality and same-sex partnerships has become an even more urgent issue in South Africa now that the General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church has voted to permit those in same-sex relationships to serve as ministers. The synod also voted to permit same-sex unions to be blessed in Dutch Reformed churches. Thankfully the decision won’t be… Continue reading Homosexuality is not the new black
Rape and the Bible
Reports state that more than 64 000 women are raped and sexually abused in South Africa every year. About 25 000 children are raped and abused annually. Our country was deeply shocked by the violent gang rape and mutilation of Anene Booysen a few weeks ago, who subsequently died of her injuries. What’s even more traumatizing is that… Continue reading Rape and the Bible