Browsing Category: African theologians

Today's Gospel presents a revolutionary Mary who defied the odds of her religious tradition and emerged victorious. How can this come about since I am a virgin? If Mary lived in the present-day religious setup, she would have been condemned by all the bishops' conferences and Christian religious traditions. We don't see this point clearly today because, for some reason, Christian tradition has transformed Mary's FIAT into a mere wish, disempowering women…