Religious groups involved
Muslims
Christians
History
On May 25, 1985, Acholi, Auma claimed to have gained a spirit that was named Lakwena. With this, she formed an army to make a government in Uganda that was based on the 10 commandments and was democratic.
Discussion Questions
1. What are the historical origins of Uganda’s ethnic and religious divides? A woman named Acholi, Auma claimed to have gained a Christian spirit called Lakwena that she used to make an army in order to create a new government system in Uganda.
2. How do religious factors and themes influence the insurgency? Acholi's Christian inspired ideals impact her decisions. For example, she believed that her soldiers are bullet proof so she fought on open gorund.
3. How important are international religious and political forces? Many Christian organizations are praying for the Acholi people and bringing awareness to their cause.
4. What role did socioeconomic factors play? Because North Uganda is economically poor, AIDS affects many conflicts within the area.
5. How did religion intersect with other factors in driving outcomes? The Acholis people mix of Catholic and indigenous beliefs forms a unique set of beliefs that affects how Acholi's army fights and views Acholi and her family.
Muslims
Christians
History
On May 25, 1985, Acholi, Auma claimed to have gained a spirit that was named Lakwena. With this, she formed an army to make a government in Uganda that was based on the 10 commandments and was democratic.
Discussion Questions
1. What are the historical origins of Uganda’s ethnic and religious divides? A woman named Acholi, Auma claimed to have gained a Christian spirit called Lakwena that she used to make an army in order to create a new government system in Uganda.
2. How do religious factors and themes influence the insurgency? Acholi's Christian inspired ideals impact her decisions. For example, she believed that her soldiers are bullet proof so she fought on open gorund.
3. How important are international religious and political forces? Many Christian organizations are praying for the Acholi people and bringing awareness to their cause.
4. What role did socioeconomic factors play? Because North Uganda is economically poor, AIDS affects many conflicts within the area.
5. How did religion intersect with other factors in driving outcomes? The Acholis people mix of Catholic and indigenous beliefs forms a unique set of beliefs that affects how Acholi's army fights and views Acholi and her family.