Category Archives: chidester

Deadly Religion: re-membering the future in the French Atlantic Triangle

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Tim McGee

A struggle for possession of the fairest tracts of country took place, and the more intelligent and consequently the stronger races were the victors.  It was for the good of all the world that it should be so.  It seems … Continue reading →

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Can I wear your clothes? (missions and alienation)

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Tim McGee

Portrait of Nicolas Trigault in Chinese Costume, by Peter Paul Rubens, 1617 The early Jesuit missionaries to China translated themselves into the native garb. As a religious order, they first wore buddhist robes, projecting an image as new, religious messengers. … Continue reading →

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The Weakness of Christian Missions

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Tim McGee

“In the world of religions, the Christian religion is in a position of greatest danger and defenselessness and impotence than any other religion. It has its justification either in the name of Jesus Christ, or not at all.” Karl Barth, … Continue reading →

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Natural Theology and Colonial Missions

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Tim McGee

I’m currently reading Savage Systems: Colonialism and Comparative Religion in Southern Africa by David Chidester. It’s part of a larger reading project which could simply be titled: “Oh no, I’m going to be a missionary….”. The critical aspect of the … Continue reading →

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