ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on religion and human security in Angola. It contends that the Angolan State itself has been the major threat to human security. It discusses the fate of the ‘least favoured groups’ such as the Kimbanguist church(es), the Tokoist church(es) and José Julino Kalupeteka’s Light of the World Church. These movements have struggled to thrive, as the state has subjected them to constant surveillance and harassment. The state is paranoid and has not hesitated to use maximum force against perceived opponents, including members of these religious groups. The chapter also draws attention to the invisibility of the state in the rural areas. It argues that the churches can make a positive contribution to human security, but that they must continue to negotiate with the all-pervasive Angolan State.
