As we spoke in small groups about the Trinitarian approach to issues in poscolonialism, I feel like I gained new insight to the topic for my final paper. I will be talking about the issue of race in the U.S. and in Brazil. As we discussed the issue, it became clear that division was the problem. [...]
Week 6 – Negotiating Caribbean Identities – Hall (Castle)
“Far from only coming from the still small point of truth inside us, identities actually come from outside, they are the way in which we are recognized and then come to step into the place of recognition which others give us.” I think this is interesting and definitely holds some truth to it. A lot [...]
Week 6 – Colonialism and the Caribbean Novel – Lamming (Castle)
“Sometimes the twilight darkens and threatens to obliterate all memory in the tidal wave of capitalist consumerism. America spreads itslef like a plague everywhere…” This is certainly true in Brazil. For those who can afford it (a select few), a trip to New York or Los Angeles means bringing back loads of new clothes, ipods, [...]
Week 6 – Monday
Bolger said that the church doesn’t have a mission; rather, the mission of Christ creates the church. This is a great statement. I think it is truly evident in that every area of study within the church (Christology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, Anthropolgy, Culture, etc.) originates in missio Dei. I think this is a humbling thought, as [...]
Week 5 – Response to John Brennan’s blog
While thought provoking, I have to disagree with John. Ultimately, God is the judge, for only he knows the condition of each person’s heart. All I know is that I wholeheartedly believe Christ to be the only way to becoming a citizen of the Kingdom of God. As for those who have never heard about Christ, [...]
Week 5 – The Church in the Context of the Kingdom – Fuellenbach
The more I read, the more I realize how much I need to think about where I stand on certain issues. I have heard words like “church” and “kingdom” being used interchangeable throughout my life. Honestly, I never truly questioned it. My answer has always been that the church is the one announcing the coming of the [...]
Week 5 – The Implications of the Text of Esther – Mosala
It is quite amazing to see how a text in the Bible can mean one thing to one culture and something entirely different to another. As this article goes in depth about how the story of Esther is seen in South Africa, it reminds of how much I have to learn. There is only so [...]
Week 5 – Desiring War – Runions
Is the United States a synonym for agent of freedom? Sometimes it seems so. To some it is completely justified. Just think - if you were a big kid and had the strength to protect a small kid from a bully, why wouldn’t you do so? However, most of the world will just see it as minding other [...]
