The Missionary Position

Chinua Achebe's novel, “Things Fall Apart” is a story that teaches a lesson. It is a story that takes you on a journey of the main character Okonkwo's life hardships, accomplishments, and defeat. Achebe gives the reader a front-row view and perspective of the lives and rituals of the Ibo people of Umuofia by creating a story full of imagery and symbolism to set the tone and pull you in “the drums beat and the flutes sang….Okonkwo was as slippery as a fish in water. Every muscle and every nerve…

converting Indians to Catholicism. The Native Americans had no frame of reference with which to regard the Jesuits and were therefore unable to develop a thorough understanding of European life. Through trial, communication and conflict French missionaries and Native Americans did eventually develop a limited understanding of each other’s language, religion…

He now planned for a major offensive in November. On November, he instructed his assistant General George Thomas to launch a probe against the Confederates on Missionary Ridge. This was an important landmark as its control gave the army a clear view of the countryside as well as Chattanooga. The attack is famous as the Battle of Missionary Ridge. The morale of the rebel soldiers had been slowly ebbing and a simple maneuver turned into a significant win for the Union army. The Confederate force…

Christian missionary in China. Both her father, a pastor of a congregation and the missionary in china had charismatic façades whom become unlikely sources of hostile oppression. My comprehension when she stated that “behind faith there are complications” (Lee presentation, April 20, 2017), was that faith alone is not what makes Christianity but the choices and behaviors of those that have the power to lead or help people in need. Though, her experience with her father and the Christian…

calling to reaching the world for Christ. Now is the time to go forward with a clear vision and an aggressive strategy to make disciples of all the nations for Christ," he said. Last year, the IMB had announced its decision to cut about 600 to 800 missionaries and staff to reset the finances to a sustainable budget for 2017. Even after the initial count of expected layoffs, the organization was in a $23 million deficit.…

Throughout the years of the post classical era, 500 through 1000C.E., the religions Islam and Christianity undoubtedly began to take shape. Although Christianity had already been established since the around 30 C.E., it wasn’t until the post classical era that it became a major religion thoughout western and eastern Europe. (Bentley 233) The Islamic faith on the other hand did not emerge until the year c.610 C.E. and developed as a major religion of the region throughout the time period.…

The famous Roman fabulist, Phaedrus says, “Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden”(Phaedrus). Phaedrus’ observation distinguishes the common misconception about the truth derived from religious passages in Beowulf. The epic poem appears to be a Christian poem because of numerous allusions to the Christian God and The Bible. However, careful observation and analysis of the religious passages…

that Mr. Rochester has a higher position in society due to his money and his gender. When Mr. Rochester takes Jane shopping, Jane feels degraded. To fully understand the impact of Jane’s statements, it is necessary to know the meaning of the words she uses. She retaliates against the way Rochester treats her by referencing sultans and seraglios, as well as an event that can be drawn…

the growth of protestantism occurred in the United States, missionaries of the faith began to establish a great influence overseas, specifically in China. During the late 19th century and early 20th century an increasingly large amount of protestant American missionaries began to start lives in China, converting the Chinese to Christianity. By 1900 about 1,000 American missionaries were present in China (SOURCE). The goals of the missionaries were to not only convert the Chinese people to…

Protagonist of Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo witnesses the white men bring changes to his clan and attempt to colonize them for conquest. Described as “a man of action”, Okonkwo seemingly falls short of his reputation when he commits suicide at the end of the novel (10). Commonly viewed as succumbing to a hereditary disposition of femininity and weakness, this death is thought of as a failure on Okonkwo’s behalf, as something within the clan which fell apart like the title and epigraph suggests.…