Title: Biblical reflections: Challenging Christians to take up HIV prevention in a holistic manner.

POPLINE Document Number: 314855

Author(s):

Phiri IA

Source citation:

Contact, 2006 Aug;(182):37-38.

Abstract:

Jesus brought a Gospel of life to his hearers. In the verse quoted above, the mission of Jesus was to invite people to a full life. The first question is: who is Jesus referring to as the recipient of the abundant life? This invitation is timeless and it is to all humanity. It is valid now as much as it was during the ministry of Jesus. It requires a response from all humanity to choose to live under the authority of God. The second question that comes to mind is: what is this full life that Jesus is talking about? The answer to this question is found in Jesus' mission statement, which he read in a Temple in Nazareth from the book of Isaiah (Luke 4:18-19 NRSV), stating: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour. (excerpt)

Keywords:

South Africa
Critique
Evaluation
Policymakers
Faith-Based Organization
Christianity
HIV Prevention
Stigma
Attitude
Africa, Southern
Africa, Sub Saharan
Africa
Developing Countries
Administrative Personnel
Organization and Administration
Organizations
Political Factors
Sociocultural Factors
Religion
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Social Problems
Psychological Factors
Behavior