Swaziland

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Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Location 1.2 Climate 1.3 Natural Resources 2 Demographics 2.1 Peoples 2.2 Provinces 3 Life 4 Economy 5 Government 6 Religion 6.1 Islam 6.2 Buddhism 6.3 Christianity 6.3.1 History 6.3.2 Churches 6.3.3 Church and State Relations 6.3.4 Mission 6.3.5 Broadcasting 6.3.6 Councils and Networks 7 Future Trends 8 For More Reading

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• The Provinces of Swaziland

• The Cities of Swaziland

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• Bible Network reports, “We are ready to assist the churches in their quest to regenerate morals in our society,” declared Sphiwe Ngwenya, executive secretary of the Bible Society in Swaziland, at a recent symposium held as part of celebrations to mark the tenth anniversary of the publication of the Bible in SiSwati. The focus of this particular event was helping people to find answers to key social and moral problems in the Bible. Nearly fifty-five people from a wide range of backgrounds gathered in June 2007 in Matsapha to discuss issues relating to the biblical perspective on moral and contemporary challenges in Swaziland. They included church leaders, politicians and theologians, all of whom were challenged by the Bible Society to review the role of the Church in Swaziland. “We need to address issues such as education, gender and politics,” Ngwenya reminded them. “Where do people turn for guidance concerning these issues? If the Church cannot play a significant role, who will? Our traditional morals are under pressure and people want answers.” * Bible Network News

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• Few African countries have retained such strong ties with pre-colonial political and cultural society. This leads to a clash between the claims of the past and those of biblical Christianity resulting in much compromise among Christians. The many evangelical churches have made little headway over the past decades and are generally stagnating. Pray for revival, holy living, a clear evangelical message proclaimed and greater unity among Christian leaders. Pray also that the strong hold of witchcraft and ancestor worship, as well as the spirit of polygamy and immorality, might be broken within the churches and nation. It is the men who are most bound — over 70% of church members are women.

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[edit] For More Reading

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• GRN