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by Theo Poward South Korea is a fascinating country for any student of Theology. Recently, I was lucky enough to attend a remembrance service that stands at the forefront of liturgical developments aimed at answering questions that are endlessly raised about how to balance local and global theological identities. Background Christianity has been on the […]
By Philbert Muvunyi We thank God for receiving missionaries here in Kagera, mainly in the early 1890s, from Europe who came to introduce to us different denominations like Roman Catholicism, Anglicanism & Lutheranism. Before the missionaries, our elders worshiped God in their own local denominations and in their worshiping they described the Lord God as […]
by Sue Good This is just one Unitarian’s view, not the Unitarian view, for as Gandhi said “there are as many religions as there are people”. For me, Unitarianism is all about the word “one”. We are all one, linked at every level to the life of the planet. At the core of this is […]
By Sarah Levy Unlike other Jewish festivals, Passover does not involve presents, delicious foods, sweets, dancing or games. Instead there are very strict dietary restrictions, long services and a strong emphasis on history. It may, therefore, seem surprising that Passover has always been my favourite of the approximately 16 main Jewish festivals marked each year. […]
by Sharon Rae Hello, my name is Sharon and I’m a Christian… and a yogi. In fact, in recent months yoga has become a holy experience for me; an opportunity to connect with God in a very real way. Let me explain how I came to this place. In the winter of 2013-2014 my mom […]
by Theo Poward I have spent much of the past year in Taiwan. While there I have had the unique opportunity to learn about Daoism, the traditional belief system of China, that has been better preserved in Taiwan. In this piece I don’t want to go into why and get myself caught in a political […]
by John Macintyre The last thirty years have seen very radical and positive changes for Pagans in Scotland. We now live in what is probably the most progressive country in Europe when it comes to acceptance of Paganism. As a Pagan I obviously welcome that. Paganism is very much a religion of reverence for life. […]
by Andrew Hartsmith Ever since I was young, I’ve found myself fascinated by belief and the idea of unseen forces. I would read myths, fairy tales, and the Bible. Until a certain age I thought I wanted to go into the ministry. It made sense, my mother was a Methodist pastor for some time and […]
