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In 1 Timothy 4:1, the Spirit explicitly states that in later times some will devote themselves to the teachings of demons. While acknowledging the future implications of these doctrines, most commentators focus on their historical origins. To demonstrate that 1 Timothy 4:1–5 is an overlooked eschato...

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Genesis 2:4–17 offers a foundational account of human–earth relations within the Eden narrative, portraying Mother Earth as a divinely crafted habitat and humanity as both nurtured by and responsible for the land. This article presents an exegetical reading of the passage, engaging historical–critic...

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Background: A postgraduate specialist programme in trauma and emergency nursing is offered to help address the high burden of injuries and emergencies in the South African healthcare system. The trauma and emergency nurse specialists’ advance skills and expertise have been associated with improved p...

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Christianity faced different phenomenal situations during its propagation. The world faces a multicultural phenomenon where cultures are crossing geographical boundaries, intermingling and being overtaken by globalisation, which Christian missions must respond to. The article examines the functional...

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This article examines human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) stigma within South African Christian faith communities, where misconceptions linking HIV to moral failing persist. Employing an analytical approach, the study critically analyses Articles 13 (Solidarity and Cooperation) and 14 (Social Respons...

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This theoretical study explores the Zimbabwe Council of Churches’ (ZCC) pivotal role in promoting social justice and economic accountability within Zimbabwe’s repressive political climate under the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF). The ZCC embodies grassroots agency in resis...

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As the Research Institute for Theology and Religion (RITR) celebrates 50 years of theological and religious research, reflecting on how the two have shaped South Africa’s history is essential. Religion and theology had been used as weapons of oppression and liberation. Before 1994, the two stood on...

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Background: Substance use among young people is a pressing concern both globally and in South Africa. Thus, social workers, as frontline workers, employ community work strategies in assisting young people grappling with substance use. Equally, they need support in their efforts to provide effective...

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Oral traditions serve as crucial repositories of cultural and spiritual values, shaping communal identity and moral instruction. However, comparative studies between indigenous oral traditions and biblical sacred texts remain underexplored, particularly in the context of theological inculturation. T...

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This article explores the conditions required for fostering trustful dialogue between theologians and church members regarding the interpretation of Scripture. The focus is on a study project initiated by the Dutch Reformed Church Western Cape Synod in response to tensions within the denomination su...

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Children’s picturebooks can significantly influence how young readers perceive the world around them. Despite the common perception of childhood as a time of innocence and fragility, themes involving fear, monsters, and frightening scenarios are surprisingly widespread in literature for young audien...

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The interaction of Reformed theology with African Christian worship creates substantial theological conflicts, especially when local worship manifestations contradict core Reformed beliefs. The Venda chorus “litadulu li a shumelwa halala” demonstrates this contradiction by proposing a performance-ba...

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The erroneous interpretations of religious teachings in societies are leading to extremism and liberalism, fostering animosity among religious adherents. This underscores the pressing need for religious moderation. Therefore, this study aimed to map and analyse the reception and responses of the loc...

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Background: Evidence suggests that survivors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) experience ongoing symptoms, which is known as long COVID, or post-COVID syndrome. Approximately 100 million people globally are experiencing long COVID symptoms. Post-COVID syndrome (PCS) has debilitating effects on...

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‘The Lord God’: A psychological analysis of religious experience approach. This article claims that the narrator deliberately uses the name ‘The Lord God’. This specific use serves a psychological function within the story. The research will use the book of Jonah as a case study. Therefore, this art...

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Religious institutions often encourage religious radicalism among their adherents in a pluralistic society. Therefore, there is an urgency for a religious non-radicalism model, especially in local churches in Maluku and North Maluku, Indonesia. This study emphasises the role of local churches in mai...

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Background: Dental radiography forms part of the scope and training for a diagnostic radiographer in South Africa; yet there is limited published evidence related to these professionals’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on dental radiography. Aim: This study aimed to determine the knowledge, atti...

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Since time immemorial, the Church has had much to say about people living with disabilities in and beyond its walls. Commendably, in Zimbabwe, the Church has established and supported schools for people with hearing, visual, physical and psychological impairments. A lot has been said and published a...

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This article examines the work of Nelus Niemandt within both the academy and the church, with a particular focus on his understanding of missionality as shaped by his perspectives on spirituality, ecclesiology and leadership. It also explores key elements of discernment and service leadership. To ha...

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