It is this kind of spirituality that when faced with the present crisis in South Africa leaves so many Church leaders in a state of near paralysis. 5 Confront the fundamentalist heresies. The fundamentalist exclusiveness of some religions and political parties needs to be confronted. They concentrate on the past, heaven and individuals, and are as heretical as they were in the apartheid era, undermining the transformation of our society. 6 Encourage collective action in secular society.
Transformation means breaking out from individualism to collective reflection and action.
7 Reassert the cooperation of religious institutions. Perhaps now is the time for it to discover a new lease of life. Prophets can encourage religious institutions to work in harmony with one another and other sectors of society. To do this some religious bodies will need new leadership, replacing those who expect to be accorded special places because of their past with others who see a future of religious cooperation. 8 Focus on the impact of local communities.