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The Tutu Talks

Episode 4: Is God a Help or a Hindrance to Africa?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Archbishop Desmond Tutu brings together Africa's leading contemporary thinkers in a series of discussions exploring major issues and changes affecting the future of the continent.

The Archbishop and his guests - Bishop Kevin Dowling, Tauriq Moosa, Ronnie Kasrils and Farid Esack - explore why Africa is so religious. Is it a way to cope with the hardships associated with underdevelopment? Or is Africa more underdeveloped because of religion? Should religion be such a factor in political and social decision making, given the difficulties Africa is facing such as HIV and AIDS? Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Desmond Tutu
Executive Producer:
John O'Kane

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