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| Title: | 'The Armies of the Lord': Christianity, Rebels and the State in Northern Uganda, 1986-1999 |
| Author: | Ward, Kevin |
| Year: | 2001 |
| Periodical: | Journal of Religion in Africa |
| Volume: | 31 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| Pages: | 187-221 |
| Language: | English |
| Geographic term: | Uganda |
| Subjects: | African Independent Churches Acholi civil wars Religion and Witchcraft Politics and Government Military, Defense and Arms |
| External link: | https://www.jstor.org/stable/1581516 |
| Abstract: | In 1986 the National Resistance Army came to power in Uganda, promising fundamental changes in Uganda's political and constitutional life, an end to religious sectarianism and tribal divisions, and a return to peace and security. In the southern part of the country many of these promises have been fulfilled, but northern Uganda, and particularly the Acholi inhabitants of Gulu and Kitgum districts, have experienced quite the opposite, with chronic conflict. Based on fieldwork conducted in 1999, this paper examines the role of the Christian churches, and particularly the role of the Anglican Church of Uganda, in the conflicts of the period 1986-1999. The paper looks at ways in which the main Churches, Catholic and Protestant (Anglican), have historically been bound up with the political divisions of Acholi. It examines the painful adjustments which loss of access to power has necessitated, particularly for the Anglican Church. Since 1986 the Churches have had a vital role in conflict resolution and in envisioning new futures for Acholi. The majority of the population, required to live in 'protected villages', have few material and spiritual resources. The importance of Christian faith and practice for Acholi living in situations of prolonged conflict is assessed. Notes, ref., sum. |
