In this article, "Sint unum" is read from the perspective of the philosophical concept of Ubuntu
Ubuntu (meaning humanity in Bantu) describes a set of closely related African-origin value systems that emphasize the interconnectedness of individuals with their surrounding societal and physical worlds. “Ubuntu” is sometimes translated as “I am because we are” (also “I am because you are”), or “humanity towards others” (Zulu umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu). In Xhosa, the latter term is used, but is often meant in a more philosophical sense to mean “the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity”. (Wikipedia)
In this article, “Sint unum” is read from the perspective of the philosophical concept of Ubuntu
Note: The contributions come from the continental theological commissions of the congregation in preparation for the XXV General Chapter. Article available in French
