SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai

SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai, PhD, is full professor of theology (systematics) and religious studies, and affiliate faculty of ethnic studies at the University of Portland.

Africa’s Gen Z Catholics: A Summon to Be Prophetic Witness to the Catholic Faith to Their Peers in the Global Catholic Church

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Though there is no exact statistic for the percentage of Africa’s Catholic Gen Z population, a recent survey published by Bible Society shows that “young adults aged 18-34 are among those newly drawn to Christian beliefs after years of declining congregations.” Also, the Vatican noted that “Africa added the greatest number of Catholics in 2021 out of all the continents.”…

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The Moral Burden on Israel as It Perpetuates an “Economy of Genocide”: Towards a Pathway of Healing for All Parties

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A major flaw in the ethic of war is the inability to account for activities that fall outside the domain of violence itself, but which play important roles in shaping the ability to perpetuate war. This is because war is itself an expression of human illogicality. As Pope Francis rightly notes, “war is irrational; its only plan is to bring…

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