An African theology of healing and its impact on HIV and AIDS
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Authors
Molobi, Victor S.
Issue Date
2005
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
African theology , Spiritual healing , AIDS , HIV
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Abstract
HIV and AIDS, like all other illnesses in Africa, is a ‘wake
up’ call for Africans to reconsider their traditional ways of
healing and their ties with the natural environment as
resources that can help HIV and AIDS victims. The use of
traditional medicine may serve as an affordable, lasting
source of hope for people living with HIV and AIDS-related
illnesses. Furthermore, in African traditional healing, the
role of God in the Bible and the role of the ancestors are at
the core of healing particularly among the AICs. The need
for another appraisal of African traditional healing
becomes apparent when one rakes into consideration the
fact that these healing practices fulfil certain functions not
met by modem medicine. The Bible interpreted through
African eyes and experience is a source of hope for the
development of African Indigenous Christianity and its
ability to sustain, heal and care for people.
Description
Peer reviewed
Citation
Molobi, V. 2005,'An African theology of healing and its impact on HIV and AIDS',
Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, Vol. XXXI, No. 2, pp. 313-332.
Publisher
Church History Society of Southern Africa
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ISSN
1017-0499