Politics, Religion and Hate Speech in Zimbabwe

Francis Machingura, Nomatter Sande

Description

This book is empirically grounded on Zimbabwe and looks at hate speech as a bad omen for any society, family, nation and organisation. Hate speech divides and kills any peace, unity, tolerance, inclusivity, philosophy, race and geographical area, sacred places of worship, freedoms, identities, culture, unity and development in any space. It is not a good recipe for both animate and inanimate. It is never a solution to be applied in any geographical location. Hate speech, conflict and violence usually go together. The book clearly shows that, hate speech must never be tolerated in any religion, space (both private and public spaces), scriptures, society and nation. It is poisonous and manifests in different forms such as language (verbal or electronic), discriminations, beliefs, practices, laws, censorship, graffiti and even physical assault.

Sujets

• World
• African
• Political Science

Informations

• Publié par: Langaa RPCIG
• Date de parution: 16 décembre 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9789956553464
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 5 Mo

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Politics, Religion and Hate Speech in Zimbabwe Edited by Francis Machingura & Nomatter Sande

L a ng a a R esea rch & P u blishing CIG Mankon, Bamenda

Publisher: LangaaRPCIG Langaa Research & Publishing Common Initiative Group P.O. Box 902 Mankon Bamenda North West Region Cameroon [e-mail] www.langaa-rpcig.net Distributed in and outside N. America by African Books Collective [e-mail] www.africanbookscollective.com

ISBN-10: 9956-553-92-1

ISBN-13: 978-9956-553-92-1 ©Francis Machingura and Nomatter Sande 2024 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or be stored in any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher

Acknowledgements A book of this nature would not have been realised without the input of a number of people. We were motivated by the Shona proverb which goes as, “Chara chimwe, hachipwanyi inda” (“a single finger is incapable of crushing lice”). We would like to applaud all the reviewers, whose meticulous and incisive contributions immensely helped shape and fine-tune the contributors’ arguments. We salute all the contributors to this volume as their focus, patience and energy made us smile as we worked on the book.

Notes on Contributors Bowa Makomborero Allen (D. Phil Candidate)is a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy Religion and Ethics at the University of Zimbabwe. He is a registered DPhil candidate with the University of Zimbabwe and his research interrogates the nexus between disability and poverty in contemporary Zimbabwe from a biblical perspective. His approach to the Old Testament is not confessional but scientific in that he treats Old Testament themes as models for Africa, to either emulate or reject in addressing its religious, socio-economic and political challenges. As such, he is profoundly interested in the appropriation of biblical themes in the analysis of issues relating to poverty, disability, gender, health and wellbeing, social death, social justice, politics, human rights and many other contemporary challenges bedevilling African societies. ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0616-9996 Chamboko Lucky isLecturer at Seke Teachers College who holds a Diploma in Education from Seke Teachers College. He holds a BED in Curriculum and Arts Education and MED in Curriculum and Arts Education from the University of Zimbabwe. Chandiwana Irenewas born in Chinhoyi, Makonde District, with Malawian roots. Irene is a holder of Masters of Arts in Religious Studies (UZ) and Bachelor in Theology and Religious Studies (ZOU). She also holds an HND in Library and Information Science Management (Harare Polytechnic) and a Diploma in Pastoral Studies awarded by Domboshawa Theological College (DTC). Irene is a Religious Studies lecturer and researcher in Biblical Studies, Missiology, Christian Education and library and information Science (LIS). Research interest is on the Church and Society, Theology, Ethics and Religion and Gender Studies. https://orcid.org/0000- 0001-5693-883X Chikwanha Ngoni (PhD)is a lecturer in the College of Social Sciences, Theology, Humanities and Education: Institute of Theology and Religious Studies at Africa University, Zimbabwe. His background is in religion and peace studies. He is interested in the interface between religion and gender, religion and leadership, politics, peace building, governance, and ethics. He can be contacted on [e-mail]

Gwara Joyline(PhD)is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy Religion and Ethics at the University of Zimbabwe. She is a holder of a Ph.D. from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. She also did her Master of Arts in Philosophy and Bachelor of Arts Honors in Philosophy at the University of Zimbabwe. She is the first female to have a doctorate in Philosophy in Zimbabwe. She is also a member of the Conversational Society of Philosophy. Her teaching and research interests include a wide range of themes in African Philosophy and Biomedical Ethics. Hlongwana James (PhD)is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at Great Zimbabwe University. He holds a PhD (NWU), MA (MSU), BA Hons (UNISA), BA (UNISA), Dip-Ed (UZ). He has published book chapters and articles in refereed journals. He has presented papers at international conferences in Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa, Italy and Finland. His research interests are largely in borderland studies and church history. Kumusekere Fr Aeronis a Catholic Priest, Rector of Our Lady of the Rosary, Minor Seminary, Rothwell. 4 Murombedzi Road, Norto, [phone], [e-mail] Machingura Francis(PhD)joined the University of Zimbabwe in 2012 as a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Arts and Languages Education Department with the responsibility of: teaching, research, community service as well as embarking on programmes and courses that empower both students and university staff. He is a proud pan-African biblical scholar. He became the Chairperson of the Arts and Languages Education Department. As a prolific researcher, he got promoted as Professor and is currently the Director of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies. He is also a member of the University of Zimbabwe Council. As part of his community outreach, he has served as a member of Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe Education Board. He has published over 100 peer reviewed multi-disciplinary related articles, chapters and Books. He has an undisputed long history of university teaching, research and administrative experience. He has also presented papers at several international conferences. He has been a supervisor of postgraduate students and an Examiner of PhD Theses of various students at international level. He is an editorial member and reviewer of a number of reputable journals. Machingura was a once a high school

teacher (Building Studies, History and Religious Education-Epworth Secondary School, Domboramwari High School, Harare High School and Kuwadzana High 1 School) and then a Head of Department. He was once a part-time lecturer in a number of universities (ZEGU, Catholic University, Arrupe Jesuit University) and colleges (Christian College of Southern Africa (CCOSA); Domboshawa Theological College; Living Waters Theological Seminary). E-mail addresses: [e-mail]; [e-mail]; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5161-5369; Twitter: @FrancisMaching2 Mare Matthewis a Zimbabwean academic who holds 2 (PhD) bachelor’s degrees in religion and political science, 6 Master’s degrees in religion, conflict, development, communication, war, security and human rights, and a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology. He is also doing another Ph.D. in Communication with UNISA. Additionally, he has a diploma and 12 Executive certificates in different fields. Professionally, he is a senior civil servant and Board Member at the National Aids Council of Zimbabwe. He is contactable at: [e-mail] Marevesa Tobias (PhD)is a senior lecturer in New Testament in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, under the Joshua Nkomo School of Arts and Humanities at the Great Zimbabwe University where he teaches New Testament Studies and New Testament Greek. He is also a Research Fellow at the Research Institute for Theology and Religion (RITR) in the College of Human Sciences University of South Africa (UNISA). His areas of interest are New Testament studies and politics, Pentecostal expressions in Zimbabwean Christianity, culture, human rights, gender-based violence, COVID-19 pandemic and pedagogical issues. He has also published in the area of New Testament studies and conflict- resolution in the Zimbabwean political landscape. Has attended and presented a number of papers in both regional and international conferences and has published articles and book chapters in reputable international journals and book project. He is a member of the New Testament Society of Southern Africa (NTSSA), Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), Association for the Study of Religion in Southern Africa (ASRSA), African Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ACLARS), and the International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ICLARS).

Musiyarira Emmaclataearned a Master’s Degree in Theology and Religious Studies from University of Zimbabwe. Post grade in Corporate Governance from Midlands State University. She is a lecturer at Domboshawa Theological College an affiliate of Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU). Emmaclata Musiyarira is the Administrator at Domboshawa Theological College. Sande Nomatter (PhD)is a Practical Theologian. He is a Research Fellow at the Research Institute for Theology and Religion (RITR) in the College of Human Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA). Research interest includes disability studies, Pentecostal theology, religious violence, peace and gender. E-mail: [e-mail]. ORCID: 0000-0002-4177-8391 Zivave Wilson (PhD)is a graduate of the University of South Africa. He has worked in the Ministry of Primary and secondary Education in Zimbabwe as a Religious Studies teacher. Zivave is currently a lecturer at Hwange Teacher’s college lecturing Religious Studies. He is also a part-time lecturer at the Zimbabwe Open University in the Department of Religious Studies. He specializes in comparative religion, Old Testament studies, Religion and Education as well as Gender and religion. His research focuses are multi-inter and Trans-disciplinary in nature, with particular interest in religion, education and policy as well as religion and gender as an emerging niche. In addition, over the past four years, Zivave has been probing challenges associated with curriculum implementation policy of the updated Religious Studies curriculum in secondary schools in Zimbabwe as well as the imaging of women across religions. Zivave also serves as a consultant of Family and Religious Studies textbooks for secondary education. He has also authored several accredited articles, 3 book chapters as well as 24 book publications in Family and Religious studies, Heritage studies, Family, Religion and Morals education as well as Heritage and Social studies for both secondary and primary education in Zimbabwe: Zivave has participated at several national and international conferences.

Table of Contents Acknowledgements .............................................................. iii Introduction: Religion, Politics and Hate Speech............... 1 Francis Machingura Chapter 1: Hate Speech and Human Dignity ...................... 13 Fr Aeron Kumusekere Chapter 2: Soulless Christians: A Study of Tsvangirai and Mugabe’s Indifference to Human Suffering in Zimbabwe ........................................... 27 James Hlongwana Chapter 3: Religion as a troubled terrain in the context of Zimbabwe: A case of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe Church ............. 47 Tobias Marevesa Chapter 4: Liberative Lessons from Luke 1:46-55 for Contemporary Society: Domestic Workers’ Service .................................................. 63 Francis Machingura and Emmaclata Musiyarira Chapter 5: Unpacking the Old Testament and Zimbabwean Politics of Gender Exclusion ......................... 85 Wilson Zivave Chapter 6: The Church and the proliferation of disability hate speech in Zimbabwe: Critical reflections on the Church’s interpretation of Old Testament texts on disability........................................ 107 Makomborero Allen Bowa Chapter 7: Hate Speech as Index of the Heart in Zimbabwean Pentecostal Churches Leadership ............. 133 Lucky Chamboko and Francis Machingura

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