Holy or High? Rethinking Substance Use in African Christianity
By Ernest Musekiwa
Across Africa, the conversation around alcohol and drugs in the Church is often marked by extremes—strict prohibition, uncomfortable silence, or oversimplified spiritual explanations. Yet the reality on the ground is far more complex.
In Holy or High?, Ernest Musekiwa offers a bold, balanced, and deeply contextual exploration of substance use in African Christianity. Moving beyond legalism and permissiveness, this book presents a biblically grounded framework rooted in discernment, responsibility, and transformation.
Drawing on Scripture, African realities, and practical counseling insights, this work addresses:
This is not just a theological reflection—it is a practical guide for:
If the African Church is to respond faithfully to the challenge of substance use, it must move beyond rules to wisdom, beyond silence to truth, and beyond condemnation to transformation.
This book is a call to that journey.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Holy or High? Rethinking Substance Use in African ChristianityBy Ernest MusekiwaAcross Africa, the conversation around alcohol and drugs in the Church is often marked by extremes-strict prohibition, uncomfortable silence, or oversimplified spiritual explanations. Yet the reality on the ground is far more complex.In Holy or High?, Ernest Musekiwa offers a bold, balanced, and deeply contextual exploration of substance use in African Christianity. Moving beyond legalism and permissiveness, this book presents a biblically grounded framework rooted in discernment, responsibility, and transformation.Drawing on Scripture, African realities, and practical counseling insights, this work addresses: The cultural and social role of alcohol in AfricaThe difference between use, misuse, and addictionThe failures of legalism, silence, and deliverance-only modelsA holistic approach to counseling and recoveryYouth, identity, and peer pressureHow churches can build sober, wise communitiesThis is not just a theological reflection-it is a practical guide for: Pastors and church leadersChristian counselorsYouth workersBelievers seeking clarity and freedomIf the African Church is to respond faithfully to the challenge of substance use, it must move beyond rules to wisdom, beyond silence to truth, and beyond condemnation to transformation.This book is a call to that journey. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798257933691
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Holy or High? Rethinking Substance Use in African ChristianityBy Ernest MusekiwaAcross Africa, the conversation around alcohol and drugs in the Church is often marked by extremes-strict prohibition, uncomfortable silence, or oversimplified spiritual explanations. Yet the reality on the ground is far more complex.In Holy or High?, Ernest Musekiwa offers a bold, balanced, and deeply contextual exploration of substance use in African Christianity. Moving beyond legalism and permissiveness, this book presents a biblically grounded framework rooted in discernment, responsibility, and transformation.Drawing on Scripture, African realities, and practical counseling insights, this work addresses: The cultural and social role of alcohol in AfricaThe difference between use, misuse, and addictionThe failures of legalism, silence, and deliverance-only modelsA holistic approach to counseling and recoveryYouth, identity, and peer pressureHow churches can build sober, wise communitiesThis is not just a theological reflection-it is a practical guide for: Pastors and church leadersChristian counselorsYouth workersBelievers seeking clarity and freedomIf the African Church is to respond faithfully to the challenge of substance use, it must move beyond rules to wisdom, beyond silence to truth, and beyond condemnation to transformation.This book is a call to that journey. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798257933691
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