From humiliation to Christ-like humility: A phenomenological-theological study on the Naga experiences of British colonialism, American Western Christianity, and Indian political statehood
This phenomenological study examines the experience of collective humiliation of the Naga people of Northeast India under British colonialism, the impact of Western missionary activity, and Indian politics after independence. The focus is on the impact that such long lasting domination has had and c...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
2024
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| In: |
Transformation
Year: 2024, Volume: 41, Issue: 1, Pages: 30-39 |
| RelBib Classification: | CG Christianity and Politics CH Christianity and Society KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KBM Asia RJ Mission; missiology ZC Politics in general |
| Further subjects: | B
Church
B Humility B collective humiliation B Reconciliation B Politics B Identity |
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| Summary: | This phenomenological study examines the experience of collective humiliation of the Naga people of Northeast India under British colonialism, the impact of Western missionary activity, and Indian politics after independence. The focus is on the impact that such long lasting domination has had and continues to have on the Nagas’ identity. Continued humiliation, it is argued, can lead to a vicious cycle of retaliation and violence. The paper argues that rather than being dominated or retaliating, the Naga Christian should re-evaluate humility. Contrary to the criticism of some modern thinkers that humility is weakness and an instrument of oppression, Christians and the Church, inspired by Christ's kenosis (Phil 2), will find in humility an access to reconciliation as a tool for dialogue open to a future of justice. |
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| ISSN: | 1759-8931 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Transformation
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/02653788231224130 |