By Afrika Mhlophe — Pastor, author, Gateway News columnist [notice] See More articles in the ‘How should Christians vote?” category[/notice] As we stand in the eve of one of the most important elections in South Africa I consider the issue of loyalty to be very important for Christians right now. […]
Opinion
Family then and now: 20 years of democracy
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] What will our vote mean to our children? This past Sunday South Africa celebrated 20 years of freedom. It is indeed a huge milestone for our young democracy. Those who were part of the apartheid South Africa know full well the legacy […]
Upholding Christ and the Constitution
By Mogoeng Mogoeng, Chief Justice of South Africa — Originally published in Mail & Guardian Freedom of religion and belief is a constitutional right to be enjoyed by all who live in South Africa, including Christians. However, concerns were raised about my suitability for judicial office after I had openly […]
The steady rise of African zionism
By Rolene Marks — Originally published in the algemeiner There is something quite remarkable happening on the African continent. A groundswell of love and support from African Christians for the State of Israel, forged in biblical ties and a mutual love of the land. It is a relationship that has […]
The hunter, the photographer and the ‘non-discrimination’ argument
Freedom to hold to convictions must be defended By Andrew Selley — Orignally published in the FOR SA blog Would it be right for the government to force a photographer who is an animal rights activist to, against her moral conscience and will, create a video promoting hunting? This […]
Answers to sceptics’ top 6 objections on the harms of porn
[notice]This article is adapted from the Chapter “Dealing With Objections” in Porndemic by Taryn Hodgson.[/notice] When trying to convince sceptics about the harmful effects of pornography, and the need to criminalise it, one often encounters the following objections: 1. “There’s no proof that porn causes harm.” This is a claim […]
Sons and daughters, and hirelings
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] A hireling works for a wage. A son or daughter works for their inheritance. Philippians 2:21(NLT) Paul says “ All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ.” I believe what is […]
Christians differ over significance of upcoming blood moons
Originally published in Christian News Network Christians worldwide are divided over the significance of four upcoming ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipses, namely whether or not the celestial events mark the fulfillment of end times biblical prophecies. During the wee hours of Tuesday morning, the full moon will pass through the Earth’s […]
Building the house of marriage
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships. In today’s column Neziswa interviews Mrs South Africa 2013, Fikile Mekgoe.[/notice] Marriage is about building a life together with your spouse. It is similar to building a house. The building process does not take a day. It takes planning, finding the builders, laying […]
The Church and politics
By Afrika Mhlophe — Pastor, author, Gateway News columnist [notice] See More articles in the ‘How should Christians vote?” category[/notice] Thank goodness we have cleared the hurdle and answered the question of whether or not the Church should be involved in politics. For most of us there is consensus that […]

