PARTNER CONTENT
Episode
P73
Is Christianity to Blame for Colonialism?
February 2, 2024
Premium Content
This exclusive production from Anabaptist Perspectives is available to our valued partners.
Is Christianity to Blame for Colonialism?
Marlin and Reagan respond to this question from Brian: “In episode 174 [Kai Steinman] quoted people from the colonial and some from the more modern times to prove the point that Christianity played a big role in colonialism. I tend to think that all that was going to happen anyway and it just so happened that the so-called “Christian” world managed to discover the new world first and they just had this convenient veneer of Christianity and saving people’s souls to overlay what they were doing. So my question is, was their view of Christianity the reason for the colonialism or were they just bringing their religion with them and their religion just so happened to be Christianity.”
How Empire and Colonialism Perverted Missions – Kai Steinman
Relearning the Kingdom through Humble Mission – Rebekah Mui & Kai Steinman
Episode Guest Info
Marlin Sommers
Marlin lives in Southeast TN. He is married to Meredith and father to Zadok, Katherine, Job, Jude, and Charis. He is a philosopher and carpenter by training and currently serves with Anabaptist Perspectives and Starr Mountain Academy. The tagline for the latter organization expresses what he wants to be and wants to help others be: a worshipful knower and servant king.
Read MoreEpisode Host
Reagan Schrock
Reagan is a member of Wellspring Mennonite Church and lives with his wife Patricia in southeast Tennessee. Reagan, along with Jaran, started Anabaptist Perspectives in 2017, and serves in leadership in the organization, in addition to being deeply involved in overseas missions work.
Read MoreRelated Content
Leave a Reply
“Using digital media to encourage allegiance to Jesus’ sacrificial kingdom.”
Amos K Martin
1 year ago
I appreciate the work you are doing. You are hitting some of the gray areas, of Anabaptism.