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Global Christianity in Local Context and Muslim Encounter is a unique collection of essays in honour of David A. Kerr, well-known for his contributions in the areas of Christian-Muslim dialogue, Ecumenical Studies and Missions. With contributions from recognized experts in these fields, the book provides a platform for examining contemporary Christian-Muslim relations and critical issues facing twenty-first century Christianity. Volume 2 is a veritable Who's Who of renowned Christian and Muslim scholars that have shaped the course of Christian-Muslim dialogue over the last half century. Their

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword by Theda R. Skocpol -- 1. Christianity and Democracy in America -- 2. Democracy and Catholic Christianity in America -- 3. Pluralism Is Hard Work-and the Work Is Never Done -- 4. Whose Christianity? Whose Democracy? -- 5. Reconsidering Christianity and American Democracy -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Index.

African (A) animistic communal society links its religion with the totality of life. It regards the West & all its people & products as Christian. The impact of Western Christianity has been the strongest element in the change of the past 3 generations. These influences have been mediated through the following concepts: (1) individual choice, (2) the whole man, (3) self-help, & (4) displacement of animism. Parallelling these are the factors of: (1) medical & health gains introduced by the missionaries, & (2) the adoption of Christianity (Christians now number about 21 millions). The denominational multiplicity of Christianity creates a conflict for the A & has limited Christianity's contribution. The tendency toward denominational splits has been adopted locally; thus in the Union of S. Africa alone there are more than 1,100 separatist A denominations. D. L. Levine.