Cultural Encounters is a timely and important new journal because it seeks to understand culture in light of the revelation of the triune God acting within history to reconcile and redeem all aspects of human history, including culture. What makes this a journal that academic theologians will want to read and contribute to is the fact that it aims to reflect on the relation of Christianity and culture in an academically rigorous manner. I look forward to the emergence and development of Cultural Encounters under the leadership of Paul Louis Metzger.
J. Jayakiran Sebastian
It is indeed a welcome development to have a journal devoted to exploring the interconnections between theology and culture in a sensitive and sincere manner. For those of us coming from contexts where Christianity exists in the midst of economic disparity and religious plurality, the hope is that this journal functions as a forum where triumphalism is problematized; where arrogance is criticized; where insensitivity is interrogated; and self-sufficiency is challenged; and where generally excluded and ignored voices are listened to with respect, in a spirit of honest engagement and interaction, recognizing the polychromatic dimensions of our faith.
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Movie screening: “Not For Sale”
This Thursday, February 21st @ Urban Grind the movie “Not For Sale” is featured which concerns the global sex trade. The movie starts at 7pm and should be over around 9pm with some potential discussion time afterwards. Urban Grind is located on 2214 NE Oregon St. Invite your roommate, invite a friend…we would love to see you there as we continue to learn about one of the fastest growing issues in the world!