Word: boesak
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Dates: during 1981-1981
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...closed doors and dissenting voices were sometimes ignored in an effort to create an impression of unity. Even so, the question of developing a consistent political role for the church could not be avoided. The most forceful call for change came from South African Colored Dutch Reformed Minister Allan Boesak. After condemning repressive regimes with no respect for human rights, he singled out his homeland, where oppression is "carried out by Christians in the name of Christ...