Taking Strategic Positions: Church, Media, Politics, and Society in Contemporary Africa

Abstract

While the theory of the “separation of church and state” is useful, distinguishing the proper autonomy and role of each in contemporary society, it should not be exaggerated. As the African worldview underlines, the political and religious spheres of human life are intrinsically interconnected and necessarily communicate. When an impenetrable “wedge” of separation is therefore placed between church, state, and the media, it will only be artificial and will in the long run damage the health of society.