Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam was a famous philosopher/humanist who developed the "Philosophy of Christ". It was a book that was directed at the "common man" who needed spiritual guidance. Erasmus defines the Christian life as a war against the temptations of the world. A Christian needs to rely on the knowledge of the Bible and prayer to conquer the fight against worldly temptations. In summary, it is a treatise which expounds the view that Christianity must become a way of life, and a true Christian must allow Christ's spirit to filter through to every part of his life.
The issue of race in South Africa is an ongoing societal conflict. This conflict seemingly began in the colonial-era when the South African region attracted European attention with its minerals, riches, and resources. This led to areas being governed by both the British and Dutch, who even after the abolishment of slavery in the area, continued to bring in slaves. During the apartheid era, white majority rule was maintained and promoted the separation of whites and people of color (Africans, Indians, and Asians) who were sometimes former slaves. Post-apartheid (apartheid=segregation by race) South Africa’s history still feels the effects of these past issues with the continuing violence, racism, and hate crimes between whites and people of color in the area.
