In this thought-provoking manuscript, Andrew Murray-Desmond Tutu prize winner Siya Khumalo, presents a powerful critique of institutional Christianity, arguing that when faith becomes aligned with empire and power structures, it transforms from a prophetic force into a tool for social control and legitimacy.
The work pleas for Christian witness that refuses assimilation into domesticating systems and that renewed faith would protect conscience from consumption, practice restraint and accountability rather than domination. It sustains the indictment of empire's capture of religion while calling for a faith that destabilises power, preserves prophetic conscience, and remains true to the vulnerable, crucified Saviour who judges all human authority structures.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Siya Khumalo writes about religion, politics, sex and technology. His articles and interviews can be found on platforms like the Daily Maverick and News24. His first book, You Have To Be Gay To Know God, was long-listed for the Alan Paton Prize, shortlisted for a University of Johannesburg book prize and awarded the Desmond Tutu-Gerrit Brand Prize.
'When saying no to God is an act of faith' is published by Tafelberg, an imprint of Jonathan Ball Publishers