African Journal of Philosophy and Religious Studies

African Journal of Philosophy and Religious Studies ISSN 1621-4587 Vol. 2 (5), pp. 001-007, May, 2016. © International Scholars Journals

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An assessment of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal towards peaceful co-existence in the Roman Catholic Church

Kasomo Daniel

Department of Philosophy Religion and Theology, Maseno University, Kenya. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: +254 722-770204, +254 733-703603.

Accepted 11 October, 2015

Abstract

This study concerns the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, a movement within the Catholic Church that had direct influence from the Protestant Pentecostals. Subsequently, it spread through clearly defined, pre-existing social-metric network. A small number of lay people at Duquesne University earnestly and intensely prayed for a return of the type of Christian community akin to the first Christians in Acts of the Apostles. This group in 1967 is said to have experienced baptism in the Spirit in what was to eventually become known as the “Duquesne Weekend”, which was the official beginning of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. From this nucleus of individuals, the movement spread initially through college campuses. From these institutions, it diffused to other parts of the United States, always following previously existing social networks. Many facts attest to this growth such as an establishment of a well equipped office, rise in the number of prayer groups, numerous seminars, rallies, retreats and the way people are becoming more charismatic in worship. The research intended to investigate why the Catholic Charismatic Renewal is gaining ground. It aimed at looking at the factors that have contributed to the rise of the movement. Today many people ask if it is a cult, sect, movement, denomination in the making or a schism. The article tried to answer some of these questions among others.

Key words: Catholic, charismatic, church, denomination, renewal, movement, sect.

African Journal of Philosophy and Religious Studies ISSN 1621-4587 Vol. 2 (3), pp. 001-009, March, 2016. © International Scholars Journals

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The theology of inculturation and the African church

Sussy Gumo Kurgat

Department of Religion, Theology and Philosophy, Maseno University, P.O Box 333-40105, Maseno, Kenya. E-mail:[email protected]. Tel: +254 722721436. Fax: +254 722721436

Accepted 22 December, 2015

Abstract

This paper investigated the theology of inculturation and the African Church. Specifically, the study set to examined the demand and relevance of inculturation for cultural development, assess inculturation message to Africa, determine the role of Small Christian Communities and examine the impact of inculturation in African Church. The study was based on both primary and secondary data collected for a period of two years. The study was principally qualitative in nature based on qualitative techniques of data analysis. The results of the study indicated that for an effective inculturation, facilitation of active local participation motivated and controlled from bottom-up approach through Small Christian Communities has been very crucial for a sustainable inculturation process. This approach has led to successful inculturation especially in areas of liturgy, moral theology, African leadership and the Church-as-family. The study recommended that to establish an authentic African Church, there is need to emphasize on the role of Small Christian Communities.

Key words: Theology, inculturation, christianity, catholic church, culture.

African Journal of Philosophy and Religious Studies ISSN 1621-4587 Vol. 2 (2), pp. 001-008, February, 2016. © International Scholars Journals

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An examination of co-existence of religion and politics

Kasomo Daniel

Department of Philosophy Religion and Theology, Maseno University in Kenya. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: +254 722-770204, +254 733-703603.

Accepted 14 October, 2015

Abstract

This article is an attempt to prove that Religion and politics are two realms inseparable basically because they concern the same subject matter, namely man and woman, who are both material and spiritual. This article sought primarily to provoke thinking in these great issues of the day, and tried to discuss how religious people, both individually and collectively, can take up the challenge and responsibility posed by the current political, social and economic thinking and action especially in Africa. The findings of the research indicate that there is no blueprint pattern of behaviour of religion and politics relationship anywhere that could be transplanted and fitted into our situation in Africa. The Bible, Qur'an or any other religious scripture will at best give the principles and not the prescription for their adherents in a particular place. It is up to the people of a particular milieu to apply these principles to their present circumstances and time.

Key words: Religion, church, state, politics, violence.

African Journal of Philosophy and Religious Studies ISSN 1621-4587 Vol. 2 (1), pp. 001-008, January, 2016. © International Scholars Journals

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The factors militating against the education of girls: A case study in Kenya

Kasomo Daniel

Department of Philosophy Religion and Theology, Maseno University in Kenya. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: +254 722770204.

Accepted 22 September, 2015

Abstract

This research attempted to find out the factors militating against the education of girls in Lower Eastern Province, Kenya. The main purpose of the research was to establish the magnitude of the effects of the factors that are known to militate against the education of girls. The investigation employed both qualitative and quantitative methods of research. A Survey design was used in the research. The study employed open and closed ended questionnaires administered to all the participants. The results derived from the research were analysed using descriptive statistics. The open responses were subjected to content analysis. The significant results of this research have shown that girls have low educational and occupational aspirations and that the greatest hindrance to their educational advancement is alleged to be pregnancy, followed by peer pressure, lack of school fees, lack of parental guidance and counselling, drug addiction and intimate boys/girls relationships. The study recommends that there is need to carry out awareness campaigns to sensitise all stakeholders on the importance of education, especially of the girl child. It is important to create well-maintained single gender boarding schools. Girls should be targeted in terms of bursary and sponsorship.

Key words: Girl, factors, effects, education.

African Journal of Philosophy and Religious Studies ISSN 1621-4587 Vol. 1 (1), pp. 001-011, December, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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An analysis of the rites of passage and their relation to christianity

Kasomo Daniel

Department of Religion Theology and Philosophy, Maseno University in Kenya. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: +254 722-770204 or +254 733-703603.

Accepted 25 November, 2010

Abstract

The paper discussed the impact of rites of passage to the individual and how it engenders one and makes one accepted in the societal norms. The emphasis and the central point of this work was mainly to deal with the relevance of rites of passage in the contemporary society, it touched certain rites that the society currently looks at in disdain especially circumcision of women, which is geared towards submission as a result of patriarchal dominance. The paper culminated in relating some initiation rites of passage to Christianity, how we can inculturate some acceptable values into worship, also it touched how the Bible viewed some initiation rites. The paper was summarized and concluded with some observations and a critical evaluation of some female initiations that seem not to carry some impact except inflicting pain that is female circumcision.

Key words: Circumcision, excision, clitoridectomy, infibulation, rites.