Syncretism - the synthesis of different religious - is a contentious word. Some regard it as a pejorative term, referring to local versions of notionally standard world religions' which are deemed inauthentic' because saturated with indigenous content. Syncretic versions of Christianity do not conform to official' (read European') models. In other contexts however, the syncretic amalgamation of religions may be validated as a mode of resistance to colonial hegemony, a sign of cultural survival, or as a means of authorising political dominance in a multicultural state.
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Syncretism - the synthesis of different religious - is a contentious word. Some regard it as a pejorative term, referring to local versions of notionally standard world religions' which are deemed inauthentic' because saturated with indigenous content. Syncretic versions of Christianity do not conform to official' (read European') models. In other contexts however, the syncretic amalgamation of religions may be validated as a mode of resistance to colonial hegemony, a sign of cultural survival, or as a means of authorising political dominance in a multicultural state.
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Catechetical instruction has been a popular and effective form for the instruction of children and adults alike throughout the history of the Church. The purpose of this catechism is to instruct individuals on a specific period of church history: The German Reformation. It is designed to be easy enough for young children to memorize and learn the historical events, but full enough to instruct adults also. This particular catechism contains 95 questions with answers following.
I pray that this work would be a blessing all those who make up the body of Christ (the Church) in this generation...