Christ walks where evil reigned : responding to the Rwandan genocide

Título
Christ walks where evil reigned : responding to the Rwandan genocide

Emmanuel M. Kolini

Resumen
The Rwandan genocide, where over a million people were killed in one hundred days in 1994, looms as one of the great atrocities of our generation. The apathy and inaction of the West was inexcusable. Even more horrible was the complicity of many in the Rwandan church. In the eyes of many, God became weak and lost. And evil, personified by Satan, seemed to become more powerful than God. If God appeared absent during the genocide, He is ever present and active in the healing taking place in Rwanda at this time. This is a book of action outlining what God wants to do now in Rwanda and what we can do to be a part of these initiatives. This book will be of interest to those asking questions about the power of evil and how the traumatized and emotionally damaged can find healing. This book is a window into the hellish slaughter of human life while offering guidance to churches, groups, and individuals bold enough to tackle the difficult situations of life. "Christ Walks Where Evil Reigned" is a personal, first-hand journey of the hell, trauma, forgiveness, and redemption experienced during the Rwandan genocide.

Fecha de publicación como intervalo
2008

Descripción física
xxi, 196 p. ; 22 cm.

Contenido
Introducing Rwanda today -- Introducing a genocide -- The place of violence in our modern world -- A brief history of Rwanda -- Drawing the landscape behind the genocide -- The genocide : what actually happened? -- Writing a social theology in a Rwandan setting -- Taking a step back : the Rwandan revival -- Traditional Rwandan values -- When the value of human life is rejected -- Africa, genocide, and evil -- The role of evil -- Human personal evil and the demonic -- The East African Great Lakes Region -- Violence against women and children -- The role of the Rwandan Church in the genocide -- The church, justice, and healing -- A therapeutic response to the genocide -- The place of justice -- Launching a therapeutic program -- An action plan -- Outlining a way forward for Rwanda -- How can the church respond?

Término de la materia
Genocide -- Rwanda -- Religious aspects.
 
Genocide -- Rwanda.
 
Christianity -- Rwanda.
 
Christianity -- Great Lakes Region (Africa)
 
Race relations -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
 
Ethnic relations -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.

Término geográfico
Rwanda -- History -- Civil War, 1994 -- War work -- Churches.
 
Rwanda -- History -- Civil War, 1994 -- Religious aspects.
 
Rwanda -- History -- Civil War, 1994 -- Atrocities.

Autor añadido
Holmes, Peter R.

Síntesis
The Rwandan genocide, where over a million people were killed in one hundred days in 1994, looms as one of the great atrocities of our generation. The apathy and inaction of the West was inexcusable. Even more horrible was the complicity of many in the Rwandan church. In the eyes of many, God became weak and lost. And evil, personified by Satan, seemed to become more powerful than God. If God appeared absent during the genocide, He is ever present and active in the healing taking place in Rwanda at this time. This is a book of action outlining what God wants to do now in Rwanda and what we can do to be a part of these initiatives. This book will be of interest to those asking questions about the power of evil and how the traumatized and emotionally damaged can find healing. This book is a window into the hellish slaughter of human life while offering guidance to churches, groups, and individuals bold enough to tackle the difficult situations of life. "Christ Walks Where Evil Reigned" is a personal, first-hand journey of the hell, trauma, forgiveness, and redemption experienced during the Rwandan genocide.

ISBN
9781934068410

Información de publicación
Colorado Springs : Authentic Pub., 2008.


BibliotecaSignatura topográficaTipo de materialCódigo de barras del documentoEstado
Edmonton Christian High967.57 KOLBook30905000098941Non-Fiction