Evacuation Gospel

Claude Nikondeha from Burundi, Africa and the Founder of Amaharo delivered a lecture last night entitled, "The Transformational Gospel vs. the Evacuation Gospel."  He described the missionary mindset which impacted Africa during colonialism as an Evacuation Gospel.  The message was that Jesus was coming back soon and would take African Christians out of their cursed environments and take them to heaven.  Claude demonstrated through quotes and examples how this message was communicated and carried out.  He examined the theological, sociological, economic, ecclesial, and psychological impact this has had on Africa. Claude presented a theology of the Transformational Gospel which engages life more holistically and is concerned not only about the salvation of individual souls but the salvation of the entire cosmos and a co-operation with God for the return of the Amaharo (Shalom) of God.

Comments

[Micah]

Hey, keep the post coming. I was looking at your hotel and its crazy to think that just a few miles away people are living in small wooden houses. I also read that 50% of the Ugandan population are under 14 years old. You need to get some of your pictures up here. I also changed back to www.micahking.typepad.com. Have a good time.

[Jessica King]

I"M DONE WITH FINALS DAD!!!!!!!!
and I did really good too!
yayyyyyyyyyy
love you!

[Mike]

Jessica,

Way to go. You are the best. I am so proud of you and your hard work. I love you.

Dad

[Mike]

Micah,

I heard about you drinking contaminated water. I hope you are all right. You change blog sites more than you change your underwear...

I love you.

Dad