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© 2011. This work is licensed under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.

Abstract

During the Border War (1966-1989), also known as the Bush War or the Namibian War of Independence, the accusation was made that chaplains serving in the South African Chaplaincy Service (SACHS) endorsed and propagated the policy of apartheid. This article gives an historical perspective on the question whether chaplains were able to function independently, in accordance with the doctrines of their respective denominations, or whether they became liveried servants to state politics during the Border War. Diverse cultures, underpinning different socio-political viewpoints, were involved, as is evident from the oral testimonies of chaplains serving during the time of the war. By reassessing historical identities and interpreting the nature of the controversial values and sentiments that prevailed during the specific timeframe, this article endeavours to create a better understanding of the past.

Details

Title
The South African Chaplaincy Service (SACHS) and state policy during the Border War, 1966-1989
Author
Bredenkamp, I; Wessels, A
Pages
1-19
Publication year
2011
Publication date
Jun 2011
Publisher
University of the Free State Faculty of Theology
ISSN
10158758
e-ISSN
23099089
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Afrikaans
ProQuest document ID
2183291397
Copyright
© 2011. This work is licensed under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.