@article{wyngaard_towards_2006, title = {Towards a Theology of {HIV} / {AIDS}}, volume = {27}, issn = {1609-9982, 2074-7705}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237365792_Towards_a_Theology_of_HIVAIDS}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.4102/ve.v27i1.148}, abstract = {In a world which is slowly but surely being devastated by the {HIV} / {AIDS} pandemic, the church needs to get involved in the fight against this disease. In many places the church has conveniently denied that {HIV} / {AIDS} has anything to do with them. In this paper the author argues for the necessity of thinking theologically about the reality of {HIV} / {AIDS} , indicating that {HIV} / {AIDS} is not merely a matter of "sinners" becoming infected with a virus, but that certain circumstances are conducive towards the spreading of {HIV} / {AIDS} which need to be addressed if an impact is to be made on the spreading of the virus. Although many non-religious organisations are fighting this disease, the church is in an ideal situation to assist these bodies as it is already grounded within communities and already have integrity amongst a large part of the population. However, to achieve this goal the churches must be transformed in the face of the {HIV} / {AIDS} crisis, in order that they themselves may become a force for transformation - bringing healing, hope, and accompaniment to all infected with and affected by {HIV} / {AIDS}.}, pages = {265--290}, number = {1}, journaltitle = {Verbum et Ecclesia}, author = {Wyngaard, Arnau Van}, urldate = {2019-12-23}, date = {2006-01-01}, note = {Free}, }