Friday at The Parish, Austin Texas
The Enemy God: A Shaman's Story
As an anthropology student in undergrad, the Yanomamo people served as one of the our tribal case studies. Their use of narcotics and the annual pig feast were of particular interest. I can recall my professor lamenting the Christian missionary impact on their culture (he was, of course, a hardcore cultural relativist).
According to the filmmakers, The Enemy God film came about as a result of a request from a group of Yanomamö indians. They asked if we would help them to tell their version of the history of their particular communities in the Amazon. It is not the story of all Yanomamö, but it is the true story of a significant group, led by a respected headman whose spanish name is Bautista…more
Understanding Issues with Islam
If you are confused, overwhelmed, or intrigued by the amount of references to Islam in the news, University of Texas grad student and missionally minded Joey Shaw regularly sheds light on various issues surrounding the Muslim faith. Check out his blog for insights.
Factors to Reinvent City Ministry
Michael Lawrence offers 18 helpful factors for redemptively engaging the city. Born of out of years of experience with hundreds of churches in all kinds of situations, Lawrence offers advice on everything from the influence of media to community. Read the brief, insightful article here.