A. Hijazi Augustine begins with the seemingly simple inquiry of ‘What is time?’, and finds that any attempt to grasp it leads to a paradox. Time appears to be the most immediate aspect of human experience, but under scrutiny, it evades comprehension. The present has no duration; it is a mere knife’s edge between the Read More…
Category: Religion
The Role of Liberation Theology in South African and Palestinian Christian Resistance
Charlotte Brook Liberation theology has played a key role in how Christians approach issues of political oppression and social injustice, by using the teachings of Jesus and the Bible and applying them to the real-world struggles for freedom and dignity. In both South Africa, during the fight against apartheid, and in Palestine, under Israeli occupation, Read More…
Sacred Ties at Risk: Indigenous Religions and Climate Threats in the Amazon
Charlotte Brook For the Yanomami and Asháninka peoples of the Amazon, the environment is a resource which is inseparable from their culture, religion, and heritage. As deforestation accelerates and climate change worsens, their spiritual beliefs and connection to the land face an existential threat. The Amazon, home to more than 400 Indigenous tribes, including the Read More…