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I was born and bred in South Africa, with my ancestors having arrived at the southern tip of the continent in 1693. I live in Krugersdorp, a dormitory suburb of Johannesburg. I have retired both as minister of religion and as professor in Religious Studies but still remain interested in all facets of religion in society, such as Religion-State Relations, Religious Freedom, Interreligious Dialogue, Religious Conflict, Religious Diversity etc. The nickname
Potlaki has been given to me by Setswana speaking members of my first parish
. It means " he who is in a hurry"! At the time, I most probably deserved it, although I think I have slowed down through the years!
- Location:
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South Africa
- Primary occupation:
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Retiree
- Dream occupation:
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Author of best sellers!
- Hometown:
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Zeerust, South Africa
- Schools attended:
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University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg, University of South Africa
- I like:
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I like being a husband, father and grandfather
- Favorite writers:
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Alexander McCall Smith, Pascal Mercier, Paul Torday, Bill Bryson, Chaim Potok, Morris West
- Favorite books:
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Night Train to Lisbon, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, The Clowns of God, The Gift of Asher Lev
- Favorite newspapers:
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Trouw (Dutch), Wahington Post (on-line)
- Favorite magazines:
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National Geographic, Time Magazine
- Favorite music:
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Baroque (Vivaldi), Mozart, Haydn
- Favorite movies:
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Beckett, A Man for all Seasons, As it is in heaven
- Favorite TV shows:
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Travel Show, Discovery Channel, History Channel
- Favorite quote:
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"Everytime I remain silent or passive in the face of evil, I reinforce evil." (Jacques Ellul)
- Gender:
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Male
- Religion:
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Christian