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What is Christian Democracy?
Introduction
An introduction to Christian Democracy as a democratic political and social tradition shaped by Christian understandings of the person and society.
Key concepts
- Political tradition, not a church
- Person and community
- Open to people of goodwill
South African application
Why these ideas matter for a young, diverse constitutional democracy.
Questions for reflection
- What do you already associate with the phrase 'Christian Democracy'?
- Can faith-informed ideas serve a plural society?