David Frawley, a Hindu convert from Catholicism, echoed these criticisms by calling any organized effort by Christian missionaries to convert others “psychological violence,” an “ideological assault,” a form of “religious violence and ...
On the Trail of God
... 313 Hart , Gary , 131 Kalmbach , Herb , 263–64 , 266 Hartke , Vance , 134 Karalekas , Steve , 182 , 249 Hatfield ... 385 Kennedy , James , 384 , 385 Hoffa , James , 129 , 310–11 Kennedy , John F. , 82 , 87 , 99 , 103 , 132 Holm ...
A large , hulking man stood there , a stocking pulled down over his face , flattening his nose and distorting his features . ... As we wrestled I managed to pull off his stocking mask and recognized the man ... I didn't care anymore .
The attention Dale showed me overwhelmed me , and I soon discovered that a simple brush of his arm against mine would cause my heart to pound and my stomach to do flipflops . I was surprised by these feelings .
Wilson's reconceptualization of the American project of conversion begins with the story of Henry 'Ōpūkaha'ia, the first Hawaiian convert to Christianity, torn from his Native Pacific homeland and transplanted to New England.
I pictured them finding my body — diamond rings on each finger , mink coat draped over my legs . Chest bare , perhaps . “ Why did she do it ? ” they'd ask . “ She had everything . Wealth , beauty , fame . A good husband .
She was a good friend , but she didn't understand Indians . " Crying Wind , do you really have to go ? This is so sudden . Can't you think it over awhile ? You have a pretty good job , and your apartment is nice , ” she argued .
An entire chapter of Usque, Consolação, is devoted to this David, but without mention of Reuben (Third Dialogue, ch. 8). 131 Cited in Gross, “The Ten Tribes,” 29. 132 The best study of Reubeni remains Aescoly, The Story of David ...
"This book contains VISIONS AND DREAMS, REVELATIONS, INTERPRETATINS AND FULFILLMENTS, AND EXHORTATIONS, all from the Spirit of the Lord which is ushering us into the beginning of a NEW DAY."--M.d. of p. [5].
Child of Rage
Mother's favorite memory was the time a German woman came to visit . The woman had studied music in her homeland and talked about delicious German chocolate treats . My great aunt discussed piano lessons while Uncle Frank leaned back in ...
Shane
Suddenly John comes face to face with a brand new person. Himself. Feeling the heat is a probing look into all of our addictions, belief systems and surprises we learn about ourselves.
Accessible to scholars, students, and those with a general interest in conversion, Kling's book is the most satisfying and comprehensive account of conversion in Christian history to date; this major work will become a standard must-read in ...
This study of the conversion of tribal peoples to Christianity combines case studies with the contributors' theories, challenging anthropologists and sociologists to reassess the varieties of religious experience and the convergent ...
Tells the gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of the lives and crimes of men and women who met God in lonely prison cells.
He was a serious 'face' in London's East End.
A face to face encounter with God that brought a miraculous transformation! This is a true story of God's love, forgiveness and life-changing power which offers hope to us all!
She writes about the economy of hunger and the ugly politics of food; the meaning of prayer and the physicality of faith. Here, in this passionate book, is the living communion of Christ.--From publisher description.