UID:
almafu_9960119636802883
Format:
1 online resource (xvi, 349 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
0-511-88139-8
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0-511-52052-2
Series Statement:
Cambridge studies in ideology and religion ; 2
Content:
This study examines the role of Christianity in Liberia under the corrupt rule of Samuel K. Doe (1980-90). Paul Gifford illustrates the relationship between mainline, evangelical, new Pentecostal and independent churches, and notes the strengths and weaknesses of each. He shows that, in general, Liberian Christianity - far from being a force for justice and human advancement - diverted attention from the causes of Liberia's ills, left change to God's miraculous intervention, encouraged obedience and acceptance of the status quo, and thus served to entrench Doe's power. In so doing, this Christianity, devised in the USA and promoted largely by American missionaries, helped to further the regional economic and political objectives of the US government which was committed to supporting Doe. The Lberian example is used to illustrate the difference between the kinds of Christianity to be found in Africa and in Latin America.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Introduction1. The historical context2. The mainline churches3. The evangelical churches4. The faith gospel of health and wealth5. The independent churches6. The geopolitical context7. Conclusion.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-52010-X
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-42029-6
Language:
English
Subjects:
Political Science
URL:
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URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511520525
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