Monday, December 27, 2010

How did Christinaity change this culture?

Christianity changed the Sawi culture dramatically as it evolved from a culture that was either hunt or be hunted. This is proven by the "fattening for friendship" mindset they had for revenge against another tribes. Christianity was able to change the perspectives that the Sawi held towards one another and towards other tribes that were perceived as rivals. Through Christianity the Sawi were able to relate to the peace children that they gave to other tribesmen as sacrifice. This allowed the Sawi to establish that the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus represents the true peace child. As he sacrificed himself so that we can continue to change the word like he had. Christianity showed the Sawi that Jesus is the peace child of us all. Christianity allowed the rivalries between the different tribes to cease and that nothing will ever change if we never forgive. To be able to forgive is what allows relationships to grow stronger just like how God forgives our sins. Even though we all have different identities, opinions, skin colours, and morals that we are all the same in Christ. We are the brothers and sisters of Christ and that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.

1 comment:

  1. Oh yes Sarah! Jesus never changes. Your point on forgiveness shows a profound insight into understanding the themes at play in this novel and it our Biblical world view.

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