Craig Bailie

Craig Bailie holds a Master’s degree in International Studies from Rhodes University and certificates in thought leadership, public leadership, and transformative governance from the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute, Open University and University of the Free State, respectively. He has had the privilege of engaging audiences in several African countries about FoRB. He is the Founding Director of Bailie Leadership Consultancy. He writes in his personal capacity.

Articles by Craig Bailie

23 Oct, 2025 17:30 EDT

Africa Religious Freedom

Christians should uphold freedom of belief for all including homosexuals

By Craig Bailie

South Africa celebrates Pride Month during October even as persecution of homosexuals is rising in other African states. This should be of concern for Christians as freedom of belief has long been a commitment of Protestant Christians. It doesn’t mean Christians must agree with differing beliefs, but it does mean that we must support the human right of others to hold, practice, and celebrate their beliefs as we have the right to hold, practice, and celebrate ours.
19 Mar, 2025 13:30 EDT

Africa Religious Freedom

Four reasons for defending and advancing freedom of religion or belief in Africa

By Craig Bailie

Religious freedom is a vital metric for assessing the potential well being of a nation or nations. This is especially so for Africa and the diverse religious representation in each nation there. Robust research supports the fact that freedom of religious belief benefits all, but the African continent is in danger of losing the opportunity to enjoy such benefits. Craig Bailie explains why.
30 Jan, 2024 23:01 EST

Africa Opinion

Africa’s election year 2024: Twenty principles and truths for Christian political engagement

By Craig Bailie

Africa is a deeply religious continent. So how African individuals and communities understand and express their religions and protect their religious spaces and doctrines from misuse or abuse has implications for wider African society, including the spheres of politics and civil governance. These significantly affect human well-being across the continent.

Craig Bailie

Christians should uphold freedom of belief for all including homosexuals

Four reasons for defending and advancing freedom of religion or belief in Africa

Africa’s election year 2024: Twenty principles and truths for Christian political engagement

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