Spirits and the cross: religiously based violent movements in Uganda |
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| Authors: | Lawrence Cline |
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| Institution: | 1. Assistant Professor of Political Science and Administration of Justice at the University of Virginia College , Wise , USA gjm3a@uvawise.edu;3. At the time of his death, Joseph Scolnick was Professor of Political Science at the University of Virginia College , Wise , USA |
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| Abstract: | Uganda, together with some other African countries, has demonstrated the significant role that a combination of popular Christianity and traditional religions can play in mobilizing violent movements and terrorism. The Holy Spirit Movement and the Lord's Resistance Army have shown the ability of charismatic spirit mediums using complex rituals to mobilize and motivate followers in extended struggles. These two movements suggest a pattern that could be used in other violent opposition movements in Africa. |
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