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Die invloed van religieuse en kulturele diversiteit op morele orientasie in die huidige Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing : ‘n uitdaging vir die Kerk
Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2010.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/24796 Die invloed van religieuse en kulturele diversiteit op morele orientasie in die huidige Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing : ‘n uitdaging vir die Kerk De Villiers, D.E. (Dawid Etienne) pastorie@telkomsa.net Van Zyl, Christiaan Frederik Morele oriëntasie Moral orientation Cultural diversity Diversiteit Invloed Religie Kultuur UCTD Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2010. The presupposition of the discourse of the theme is that South Africans experience a moral crisis no matter what one’s ethnic background, social-economic level, education, gender, profession, living conditions or whatever is. Chapter One deals with the matter of ethics in terms of its origin, necessity and purpose. It takes the issue further as it describes the moral situation nationally and abroad. As for other countries, South Africa needs to deal with materialism, individualism, consumerism, criminality, violence and the abuse of power. The spirit of the day in terms of the post-modern ideology implies both positive and negative influences in the well being of the society. Chapter Two describes the complexity of diversity as such. It takes note of the occurrence of this phenomenon as it is experienced through all the ages all over the world, but in particular in our country. We have to respect our historical background even if it is so clear that there were many incidents and processes of misfortune. A major issue is the political system of apartheid and the process of changing it into a new democratic dispensation. Religious diversity is another reality which has an impact on the lives of the people especially in terms of morality. Along with religious diversity, cultural diversity also occurs. It is an extensive practical, emotional and spiritual experience. Chapter Three focuses on culture and religion. These two human phenomena bring about experiences such as identity and morality. The development of new religious and cultural systems is taken into account in describing a new order in terms thereof. Along with traditional and diverse social perspectives, the post-religious way of thinking place new emphasis on being moral. Chapter Four tries to make something of the dynamics of religious and cultural diversity. It is important to understand the underlying energy of conflict, accommodation and unity of different entities. Difficulties like race, racism, exclusivism, inclusiveness, respect, tolerance and contemporary lifestyles are discussed. The dynamics of religious diversity also comes to a point. Chapter Five is set aside for empirical research. It was done on the qualitative basis. Interviews either in person, telephonically or by means of a questionnaire were conducted with the following persons: Prof. Louise du Toit, Br. Peter Just, Prof. Willem Landman, Rev. Cedric Mayson, Prof. Piet Strauss, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Prof. Marinus Wiechers. Their contributions were compiled for further use. Chapter Six explores the possibility of a new moral consciousness which should contribute to a better moral understanding of our social environment as well as the development of new and acceptable moral fabric. It incorporates the issue of leadership, opinion formers, individuals, world ethics and the importance of individual and shared responsibility. Closer to the point, Chapter Seven takes the phenomenon of religious and cultural diversity to the influence that it has on certain social levels and orders. Morality is a very practical thing which is present in all forms of human existence and function. Chapter Eight concludes with the discussion of the Christian church’s influence on the morality in South Africa. The church should on the one hand stick to its theological roots and prophetic calling, but on the other hand adapt to the new world in which it has a very important role to play. In its God-given task the church should live up to its destiny by being futuristic, creative, innovative and opportunistic. The ongoing process of secularisation of the world within which the church dwells, should be taken as a serious challenge for consistent and enduring moral healing. Dogmatics and Christian Ethics unrestricted 2013-09-06T18:27:24Z 2011-05-19 2013-09-06T18:27:24Z 2011-04-08 2010 2011-05-18 Thesis Van Zyl, CF 2010, Die invloed van religieuse en kulturele diversiteit op morele orientasie in die huidige Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing : ‘n uitdaging vir die Kerk, PhD thesis, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd < http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24796 > D11/185/ag http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24796 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05182011-125705/ © 2010 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. 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| spellingShingle | Morele oriëntasie Moral orientation Cultural diversity Diversiteit Invloed Religie Kultuur UCTD Die invloed van religieuse en kulturele diversiteit op morele orientasie in die huidige Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing : ‘n uitdaging vir die Kerk |
| title | Die invloed van religieuse en kulturele diversiteit op morele orientasie in die huidige Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing : ‘n uitdaging vir die Kerk |
| title_full | Die invloed van religieuse en kulturele diversiteit op morele orientasie in die huidige Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing : ‘n uitdaging vir die Kerk |
| title_fullStr | Die invloed van religieuse en kulturele diversiteit op morele orientasie in die huidige Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing : ‘n uitdaging vir die Kerk |
| title_full_unstemmed | Die invloed van religieuse en kulturele diversiteit op morele orientasie in die huidige Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing : ‘n uitdaging vir die Kerk |
| title_short | Die invloed van religieuse en kulturele diversiteit op morele orientasie in die huidige Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing : ‘n uitdaging vir die Kerk |
| title_sort | die invloed van religieuse en kulturele diversiteit op morele orientasie in die huidige suid afrikaanse samelewing n uitdaging vir die kerk |
| topic | Morele oriëntasie Moral orientation Cultural diversity Diversiteit Invloed Religie Kultuur UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24796 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05182011-125705/ |