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Mission and the problem of ‘othering’

Mission and the problem of ‘othering’

We live in a world that organises itself largely around ‘us’ and ‘them’. Under pressure from impacts of globalisation, communities and nations have retreated to social organisation that highlights difference.…

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Women’s Shame – 3

Women’s Shame – 3

The previous two posts discussed shame ascribed to women, and embodied in women’s bodies. Jesus’ interaction with women who carried socially ascribed shame enabled their public vindication. Jesus took on…

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Women’s Shame – 2

Women’s Shame – 2

In the last post we discussed how shame (and blame) is often ascribed more to women, including in situations of crisis or violence. Rather than avoidance or even private counselling,…

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