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Is God a Help or a Hindrance to Africa?

Episode 4 of 4

Desmond Tutu and his guests explore why Africa is so religious. Is it a way to cope with the hardships associated with underdevelopment?

Archbishop Desmond Tutu brings together Africa's leading contemporary thinkers in a series of discussions exploring major issues and changes affecting the future of the continent.

The Archbishop and his guests - Bishop Kevin Dowling, Tauriq Moosa, Ronnie Kasrils and Farid Esack - explore why Africa is so religious. Is it a way to cope with the hardships associated with underdevelopment? Or is Africa more underdeveloped because of religion? Should religion be such a factor in political and social decision making, given the difficulties Africa is facing such as HIV and AIDS?

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 30 Apr 2010 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Desmond Tutu
Producer Elizabeth Byrne
Executive Producer John O'Kane

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