How can cross-cultural development workers help communities and societies thrive by following godly principles?
by Paul Hiebert
If religion, anthropologically defined, is at the core of any lasting development, then what is the religion that drives programs of modern secular development? The answer is nationalism. The state does not speak for the cosmos, but for a community of people; it is inherently ethnocentric. … It is a secular religion that promises to satisfy human nature and succeed in its work. … National self-interest wins out over sacrifice for humanity.
Read Moreby Beth Snodderly
By accepting Jesus’ willingness to endure the consequences of sin, people and societies can break out of a vicious cycle and experience healing of broken relationships with God, people, and nature.
Read Moreby Grace May
In this entry, WCIU Associate Professor of Biblical Studies Grace May reflects on lessons learned from reading a WCIU book by Beth Snodderly and attending a story workshop on overcoming evil with good.
Read Moreby Maureen Singer, WCIU MA student
In this post, WCIU Student Maureen Singer reflects on the history of International Development and William Carey International University’s contribution to its practical scholarship and philosophy.
Read Moreby Christopher Brittain
Famine, disease, and warfare have all been powerful weapons Satan has used throughout history to decimate human populations.
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