Culture/Ethnic Identity
Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism: Limitation and Use In the Church and Online Sector
Submitted by arreba on Fri, 12/19/2008 - 13:54.When one begins their spiritual journey, they often start in the church. To many, the church should not only preach the word, but convey a source of comfort.
Five movies currently in theaters with race relations themes
Submitted by cbren1 on Thu, 12/11/2008 - 22:48.Pastor Mark Driscoll calls movies the new church in America and explains, "there are 'preachers' who are called filmmakers promulgating worldviews, philosophical systems, morals, and values." (listen to the sermon) There is no question that movies are one of the most powerful expressions of culture and values in our country.
Singing Forgiveness and Hope
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Have a listen to the most recent edition of the Voices on Genocide Prevention podcast from the United States Holocost Memorial Museum's Committee on Conscience. The show features an interview with Rose Mapendo and Sasha Chanoff describing Rose's incredible story of survival, forgiveness, and hope. I'd tell you the story but, frankly, I think Rose does a better job, so I'll just ask you to click the above link to the podcast so you can listen for yourself. Bridget Conley-Zilkic of the Committee on Conscience conducts the interview.
My Human Rights Can't be Purchased
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My human right can't be purchased this holiday season because they are priceless. As I shop at the mall this December, I’m being more consumer savvy and more careful with my buys due to the economy or so called ‘recession’. But I still can’t seem to buy that ‘hot item’ called human rights. It’s not on sale, no corporations sell it, I can’t even go to the thrift stores to buy the hand me downs.
Video: Is the Church Ready for a Multi-ethnic Future?
Submitted by cbren1 on Sat, 12/06/2008 - 10:44.
Is the church ready for a multi-ethnic era in America?
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Many things can (and will) be said about last night's historic election. Regardless if you felt it was an exciting victory or a crushing defeat, there is one thing we should all be able to agree on: our country has entered a multi-ethnic era. The election of our first African American president (who's biracial background embodies multi-ethnicity) is a powerful sign of how rapidly our society has changed and will change in the decades to come. The question on my mind..."Is the church ready?"
The SixSeeds Parents Study Group discusses a key way parents empower their kids to resist the culture of materialism: helping them develop a true self.
The SixSeeds Parents Study group is comprised of several thoughtful Bay Area parents. They convene regularly to read and reflect about raising children who enjoy material prosperity.
There is no one magic formula. But what are the different roles we parents can play to bring out the best in our kids?
The SixSeeds Parents Study group is comprised of a group of thoughtful Bay Area parents. They convene regularly to read and reflect about raising children who enjoy material prosperity.
Cultural Intelligence: Improving Your CQ to Engage Our Multicultural World (Youth, Family, and Culture)
Submitted by pure.imagination on Fri, 09/12/2008 - 15:44. | author: David A. Livermore asin: 0801035899 binding: Paperback list price: $17.99 USD amazon price: $12.23 USD |
Twenty-first-century society is diverse, and Christians must be able to understand other cultures and communicate effectively between and among them. Following up on the bestselling Hurt: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers, this new addition to the Youth, Family, and Culture series explores the much-needed skill of Cultural Intelligence (CQ), the ability to work effectively across national, ethnic, and even organizational cultures. While rooted in sound, scholarly research, Cultural Intelligence is highly practical and accessible to general readers. It will benefit students as well as guide ministry leaders interested in increasing their cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Culture Shock! Successful Living Abroad: A Parent's Guide
Submitted by pure.imagination on Fri, 09/12/2008 - 12:14. | author: Robin Pascoe asin: 1558684255 binding: Paperback list price: $13.95 USD amazon price: $13.95 |
You and your spouse have just been screened for that important posting overseas. Now it's all systems go. But HOLD IT! Who screened the children? Raising happy, well-adjusted children is always a challenge for parents, regardless of where they live. But overseas, parenting issues are magnified because traditional life supports are absent. Parents, trust your instincts. But first, read this book, because it offers sound advice on some critical issues, such as: Do your children have a learning disability that won't be catered to by an international school? Are you setting them up for loss of self-esteem or an unsuccessful adjustment? Are you helping them to appreciate and discriminate among the new experiences, and relate them to what they know about their own culture?
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