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Although pretty much everyone these days wants to be associated with Nelson Mandela, his religious affiliations are not talked about nearly as much as his political ones.
However, on the day of Mandela's death, The Gospel Herald Society
published an article by Joshua Cheung titled "Nelson Mandela Legacy:
Religion and Christian Faith, the Bedrock of His Extraordinary Life."
Cheung wrote that Mandela "has been a Methodist Christian and has consistently proclaimed his commitment to Christ as his Lord throughout his adult life." He further explained that Mandela's social justice achievements are rooted in the "Christian principles of justice, forgiveness and reconciliation."
Mandela's 1994 speech at the Zionist Christian Church Easter conference reflects the inspiration he drew from the life of Christ.
During this speech, Mandela emphasized the following about Jesus: Who without arms, Without soldiers, Without police and covert special
forces, Without hit squads or bands of
vigilantes, Overcame the mightiest
state during his time…
Resources
http://www.gospelherald.com/articles/49834/20131205/nelson-mandela-dead-at-95-christian-faith-the-bedrock-of-his-extraordinary-life.htm
Copyright December 7, 2013 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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