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Christianity and Politics in Doe's Liberia

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by Paul Gifford

    • Author

      Paul Gifford

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Cambridge University Press

    • Published

      May 2002

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      Christianity and Politics in Doe's Liberia

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      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.

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      • Author

        Paul Gifford

      • Book Format

        Paperback

      • Publisher

        Cambridge University Press

      • Published

        May 2002

      • Weight

        468g

      • Page Count

        368

      • Dimensions

        140 x 216 x 21 mm

      • ISBN

        9780521520102

      • ISBN-10

        052152010X

      • Eden Code

        3825242

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      • Author/Creator: Paul Gifford

      • ISBN: 9780521520102

      • Publisher: Cambridge University Press

      • Release Date: May 2002

      • Weight: 468g

      • Dimensions: 140 x 216 x 21 mm

      • Eden Code: 3825242


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