Dion FOrster

A Spirituality of Work?

A Spirituality of Work? By Dion Forster I need to begin with a confession of sin. In the late 1990’s I was serving as the minister of a vibrant faith community in Cape Town. Our Read more…

May 3, 2022

Knowing What Is True? Between Science and Belief

Knowing What Is True? Between Science and Belief By Dion Forster After a somewhat “rebellious” childhood, I began to feel a strong sense of calling to the priesthood as I approached the end of high Read more…

January 12, 2022

Counterpoint Blog

Not Survival, but Prophecy… Is This a Monastic Moment?

Not Survival, but Prophecy… Is This a Monastic Moment? By Dion Forster In some parts of the world daily life is starting to return to “normal,” whatever that may mean. Of course, this is not Read more…

September 29, 2021

Counterpoint Blog

“Born Free” – A Deceptive and Dangerous Story about South Africa’s Youth

“Born Free” – A Deceptive and Dangerous Story about South Africa’s Youth By Dion Forster Each year on the 16th of June, South Africans commemorate Youth Day. It is a day on which we remember Read more…

May 26, 2021

Counterpoint Blog

Protestant Evangelicalism and the Merit Trap

Protestant Evangelicalism and the Merit Trap By Dion Forster Why is it that in many western countries where “life expectancy” and “material well-being” have increased, “life satisfaction” is decreasing? German sociologist Hartmut Rosa suggests one Read more…

February 17, 2021

Counterpoint Blog

When a Pandemic Makes the Impossible, Possible

When a Pandemic Makes the Impossible, Possible By Dion Forster What has been particularly interesting for me in this coronavirus pandemic is how things that we believed were impossible, suddenly became possible. I call them Read more…

April 29, 2020

Counterpoint Blog

Understanding the Influence of Contemporary Evangelical Christianities

Understanding the Influence of Contemporary Evangelical Christianities By Dion Forster In an era of increasing secularization, evangelical Christianities are becoming increasingly influential in public life. What are the reasons behind this? And how should we Read more…

October 3, 2019

Counterpoint Blog

A Spirituality of Work?

Counterpoint Blog

Knowing What Is True? Between Science and Belief

Counterpoint Blog

“Born Free” – A Deceptive and Dangerous Story about South Africa’s Youth

Counterpoint Blog

Protestant Evangelicalism and the Merit Trap

Counterpoint Blog

“Worthy Women”: Sexual Bargaining for a Place in Utopia—or Dystopia?

Counterpoint Blog

Is it Time to Give Up on Forgiveness among Black and White South Africans?

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Preserving Religious Freedom When (Some) Churches Abuse their Members?

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