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| − | '''Boer Nationalism''' is a strong nationalist and separatist belief held by the [[Boers|Boer people]] of [[South Africa]]. It is best described as a desire to be politically and socially independent in a [[homeland]] in Southern Africa and, since the Boer culture developed in South Africa, they claim | + | '''Boer Nationalism''' is a strong nationalist and separatist belief held by the [[Boers|Boer people]] of [[South Africa]]. It is best described as a desire to be politically and socially independent in a [[homeland]] in Southern Africa and, since the Boer culture developed in South Africa, they claim indegious status there. Boer Nationalism is accompanied by a strong [[Calvinist]] worldview. Boer nationalists believe their people to be a [[covenant]] people, in a special relationship with [[God]], according to the covenant made by the [[Voortrekkers]] during the [[Great Trek]]. It also supports [[republicanism]] and [[capitalism]] and strongly opposes [[communism]] and [[imperialism]]. |
Revision as of 21:43, March 28, 2008
Boer Nationalism is a strong nationalist and separatist belief held by the Boer people of South Africa. It is best described as a desire to be politically and socially independent in a homeland in Southern Africa and, since the Boer culture developed in South Africa, they claim indegious status there. Boer Nationalism is accompanied by a strong Calvinist worldview. Boer nationalists believe their people to be a covenant people, in a special relationship with God, according to the covenant made by the Voortrekkers during the Great Trek. It also supports republicanism and capitalism and strongly opposes communism and imperialism.