TOPIC 214
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A sign of hope |
Journal article about the test of Christianity in South Africa and the close association between White politics and many Christian Churches which is eroding the integrity of the Christian religion. |
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An open letter to Desmond Tutu |
Journal article containing a letter of support written by Allan Boesak to Desmond Tutu after the South African Government withdrew Bishop Tutu's passport and accused him of supporting subversive elements and encouraging a revolutionary climate in the country. |
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At the apocalypse: the South African Church claims its hope - an interview |
Interview with Allan Boesak about the role of South African churches, in particular the Dutch Reformed Church, in the struggle for democracy |
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Challenge to the church: a theological comment on the political crisis in South Africa |
Pamphlet about theological comments on the political crisis in South Africa. It consists of a critique of State theology, critique of Church theology, prophetic theology and a challenge to action. |
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Church service in support of restrictees |
Programme for a church service in support of restrictees. It covers the purpose of the service and announcements, presentation and introduction of restrictees, and national anthem. |
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Dear Mr State President |
Pamphlet issued by the President of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa to the State President about the State vision of apartheid |
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Emergency convocation of churches in South Africa |
This journal article is about the emergence convocation of churches in South Africa which was held in Johannesburg on 30-31 May, in order to outline a plan of effective non-violence campaign. |
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Founding statement for the visit to Washington DC of a delegation of South African church leaders |
Report about a visit to Washington DC by a delegation of South African church leaders namely, Allan Boesak, Frank Chikane, Beyers Naude and Desmond Tutu, to urge the US Administration to lift the State of Emergency, release political prisoners, to unban organisations such as the African National |
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Keeper of the keys |
This is an interview with Desmond Tutu held in October 1989 about leadership and vision of peace. |
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Letter from Desmond Tutu to P W Botha A letter to Pretoria |
Open letter from Archbishop Desmond Tutu to PW Botha, excerpted as "A letter to Pretoria" in a briefing paper by the Amercian Committee on Africa, 1989. |
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Letter from Reverend Allan Boesak to the South African Law and Order Minister, Adriaan Vlok |
Letter from Reverend Allan Boesak to the South African Law and Order Minister, Adriaan Vlok announcing his decision to join detainees on a hunger strike. |
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Memorandum delivered to De Klerk |
Memorandum delivered to President De Klerk by Rev Chikane, Rev Boesak and Archbishop Tutu outlining six points that they felt the South African Government should take to promote negotiation and to dismantle apartheid. |
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Message to the churches |
Letter of protest about the detention of Rev John Thorne on May 24, 1980, for no given reason or preferred charge. |
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Nairobi Assembly |
Journal article containing a report back about the meeting of the All African Conference of Churches (AACC) in Nairobi. |
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Nobel Lecture |
Bishop Tutu's Nobel lecture delivered in Oslo, Norway, on 11 December 1984 and his acceptance of the award speech on the 10th December 1984. |
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Progressive theological education |
Journal article containing a reconstructed address by Frank Chikane, a Minister of the African Methodist Episcopal Chruch, to the Koinonia Conference of Theological Education at the University of the Western Cape in September 1984. |
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Religious Society of Friends writes letter to Cabinet Ministers: forced removals of Africans |
A letter from Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, to the members of the Cabinet about forced removals of Africans. |
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South African Church leaders confront the Sstate |
On Monday 29 February 1988, 125 clergy assembled at Cape Town's Anglican Cathedral and after a brief service set out on the short walk to Parliament to present a petition of protest. |
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Standing for the truth campaign |
Circular on non-violence campaign about public transport system. |
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Standing for the truth: proposed model |
Policy document of the national, regional and local church campaign committee. It discusses functions to plan, cordinate, promote, training programmes and co-option of new members. |