Sex, sexuality and religion: Finding a middle path

September 16, 2008 · Posted in Topical issues · Comment 

Since time immemorial, sex and religion have always had a difficult relationship with each one seeking to free itself from the other.

Religions play a fundamental role in defining the attitudes of society and governments to matters of reproduction and sexuality. The influence of religion in individual decision-making on sex-related issues is beyond doubt, even among self-declared anti-religion activists. Read more

10,000 young women parade for Mswati

September 4, 2008 · Posted in I was just thinking, Topical issues · 2 Comments 

Two of the ten thousand at the reed dance

Two of the ten thousand at the reed dance.

I hear that just this Monday, ten thousand half naked young women paraded themselves before King Mswati so that he could choose his fourteenth- yes you heard me FOURTEENTH wife!

The bugger! I can’t get one girl friend and he had ten thousand women to choose from- above the thirteen he has already married. Read more

HIV/AIDS and the Arts in Harare

September 2, 2008 · Posted in Health & Well Being, Topical issues · Comment 

Susan Pietrzyk has been conducting research in Harare over the last two years, interacting closely with artists and others in the industry. This is her ‘feedback’, and a special invitation is extended to artists.

A Public Discussion at the Book Café
Thursday 4 September 2008 –  5.30-7.00 pm Read more

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