After a quick trip out to Arizona, where I enjoyed beautiful weather, palm trees, and intensive conversations around political polarization, I have a day to catch my breath before heading out to New York City for an incredible gathering hosted by Jacqui Lewis, the
Good news. I appreciate what you're saying about the influence of American evangelicalism abroad. In looking back to my experiences in Central America, Mexico, and East Indies the pernicious influence of American evangelicalism was there before me and I couldn't have recognized it. I was in the system and believed it was good and right. In this phase of my development, I'm trying to help folks question not only these missions, but the ideas they carry into them. For instance, "Why do you believe El Salvador is safer under Nayib Bukele? And for whom?" They've been led to believe the gang members have been brought to heel, but it's just not true and ignores the threat of authoritarianism for the very young people the mission-goers profess to be helping. It is indeed complicated.
Ala!!!! Nimefurahi sana sana! Ni vigumu sana kupata vitabu kwa kiswahili! Na habari hiyo inapaswa nchini kwa afrika kwa sababu kuna tatizo la kuchanganya siasa na dini pale pia.
Hi there. I am so thrilled to hear about this development, and I think your generosity of spirit to make it happen is marvellous.
I would dearly love to donate, but I don’t live in the US and the payment system doesn’t seem to like that! (Funnily enough, Canberra Australia doesn’t make the list in the drop down boxes for state and zip code!!!)
My parents were missionaries in Tanzania in the 1960s and 70s, and I was born there. They still speak Swahili and I would love to surprise them by dedicating a donation to them. They are troubled and sad about the spiritual state of some parts of the East African church, and they faithfully pray for their brothers and sisters in Christ there every single week.
Good news. I appreciate what you're saying about the influence of American evangelicalism abroad. In looking back to my experiences in Central America, Mexico, and East Indies the pernicious influence of American evangelicalism was there before me and I couldn't have recognized it. I was in the system and believed it was good and right. In this phase of my development, I'm trying to help folks question not only these missions, but the ideas they carry into them. For instance, "Why do you believe El Salvador is safer under Nayib Bukele? And for whom?" They've been led to believe the gang members have been brought to heel, but it's just not true and ignores the threat of authoritarianism for the very young people the mission-goers profess to be helping. It is indeed complicated.
Ala!!!! Nimefurahi sana sana! Ni vigumu sana kupata vitabu kwa kiswahili! Na habari hiyo inapaswa nchini kwa afrika kwa sababu kuna tatizo la kuchanganya siasa na dini pale pia.
Hi there. I am so thrilled to hear about this development, and I think your generosity of spirit to make it happen is marvellous.
I would dearly love to donate, but I don’t live in the US and the payment system doesn’t seem to like that! (Funnily enough, Canberra Australia doesn’t make the list in the drop down boxes for state and zip code!!!)
My parents were missionaries in Tanzania in the 1960s and 70s, and I was born there. They still speak Swahili and I would love to surprise them by dedicating a donation to them. They are troubled and sad about the spiritual state of some parts of the East African church, and they faithfully pray for their brothers and sisters in Christ there every single week.
Grace and peace, Christine Murdock
Excited that the book is also in my language! 👏👏👏
Congrats on getting your book into other countries!