“The Significance of the Church’s Mission of Reconciliation in Africa Today”

Abstract

What will be the consequence for the continent if the Church should cease engaging in its mission of reconciliation? Does the Church’s engagement in reconciliation make any difference? The Africae Munus challenges the African Church to be the salt and light of the world in issues of reconciliation, justice and peace. How is the Church faring in this regard? Instead of a direct engagement with politics or complete withdrawal into ivory towers of speculative theology and spirituality, should the Church favor a more collaborative approach to reconciliation? What is the Church as family without wholehearted commitment to Africae Munus?