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In this chapter, the author proposes the theology of enough as the antidote for social ills. He is convinced that by embracing the theology of enough, Zimbabwean society can achieve sustainable development. This is a theology that equips citizens to reject rapaciousness and greed, he contends. Overall, this chapter highlights the need for the Church to equip its members, as well as the larger society, with high ethical ideals for development to occur.
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Nyoni, B. (2020). The Theology of Enough: An Agenda for the Twenty-First Century Church in Zimbabwe. In: Chitando, E. (eds) The Zimbabwe Council of Churches and Development in Zimbabwe. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41603-4_14
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