African Anglican Archbishop Decries Patrimony

Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa told the South African AIDS Conference that religious communities must "move from being part of the problem to taking a lead" in ensuring that holy texts are not used to oppress women.

"In 21st century South Africa, too many men are still giving religious reasons to justify unjustifiable patriarchal attitudes within contemporary cultures -- whether rooted in Africa or beyond -- and defend indefensible actions, which are certainly not what our faiths have at their heart. This must change."