The role of the Christian Council of Mozambique in the colonial war (1964-1974) and in civil wars (1977-2014): Christians in colonial wars

Founded in 1948, the Christian Council of Mozambique (Conselho Cristao de Mocambique - CCM) is an institution which contributed to the Colonial War (1964-1974) and to ending the Civil Wars (1977-1992) (2012-2014). the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs informed the CCM ideals on ‘sustainable development’.2  By the latter’s evangelisation and teaching, leaders such as Eduardo C. Mondlane were produced for the independence of Mozambique.3 After independence the CCM embarked on facilitated dialogue, bringing peace to a nation torn apart by two belligerent parties, REnAMO4 and fReLIMo.5 In 1984 it created the Commission for Justice, Peace and Reconciliation which attended to the victims of war. This article explores the role of the CCM, its President Bishop Dinis Salomao Sengulane, and other religious leaders in ending the Civil Wars and implementing peace,6 including within recent history.