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- ItemDevil Worship: Myth or A Reality, It's Effects on The Church.(Tangaza University College, 2003) Mroso, Hubert C.People have tried to dismiss Satanism, saying that Satan is only a construction of the Christian church; so, Satanism is only an invention of Christianity. That is missing the broader point. Christians didn't invent Satanism. There is always a Satan, an adversary in every culture. There is always a figure who reprints dark side, the unexplored realms, the prideful beast who defies the norms. Satan has perrneated every strata of society insidiously. He has infiltrated sacred and educational institutions, political movements, social and intellectual gatherings and NGO'S. Those who are involved with Satan are known as "Devil Worshippers". They come from all status; the rich and the poor alike. The devil is the fallen angel and his kingdom; his attraction is temporary and passing. Devil from the Greek word (diabolos) means divider, and Satan from the Hebrew. The bible mentions sixty five times the wiles of deceits of Satan, the devil, the evil one, and prince of this world. The attractions to devil worship are riches, power and prestige. As great as the devil powers are however, they are under the dominion of Christ who has imparted to his Church the power to forgive sins and to drive out demons. The Religion prescribes certain Rites, and these rites are always bloody. The popular Hollywood portrayal of the Satanist is that of the blood drinking and baby killing Monster, reciting the black mass and having lots of orgies. Serving a deity that can manifest itself in all sorts of powerful and scary foams. Practicing magic, casting spells and having the power of the supernatural available at their finger tips. The Satanists claim that Christians waste their lives in prayer and submission. God on the other hand, generally represents conventionality predictability, the safety of normality, and the comfort of the larger group and the rewards of staying within the bonds of propriety. In Kenya, Satanism and devil worship is not without mentioned. The Kenyan government's setting up a committee which was later elevated to a commission of inquiry to look into satanic practices proves that the constant claims and allegations of cultism and devilish rituals were serious enough to warrant serious investigations from as early as 1994.
- ItemPaul's Concept of Justification According To Rom 3:21-26 And the Problem Of Fundamentalism(Tangaza University College, 2003) Ndatta, Kamrata EmmanuelRoman 1:16-17 is the statement of the thesis as it introduces the thesis with key words explained in the thesis, like righteousness of God, faith and salvation. These words are very important in the Gospel of God proclaimed by Paul boldly to all people. For Paul, the new righteousness that is necessary for salvation requires faith. This distinguishes it from the old way of being righteous, and the new way that comes through faith in Christ Jesus. In explaining the righteousness of God, Paul touched the whole Christ event as the only way for salvation. In doing so, Paul through rabbinical techniques uses the Old Testament liturgical words to show the whole process. The gospel that Paul preached has a divine force that brings salvation to the believer. Something different from the righteousness that comes through the recommendations of the law. The meaning of the term righteousness in both ancient civil society and Jewish religion has got similar meaning. The observance of the law and the duty bound by it, are pertinent to being righteous (right conduct). The righteousness of God has a relational aspect, as there are parties involved, as a there is faithfulness between them. But when used in the religious circles, righteousness adds on it truth, mercy, faithfulness and salvation. To be in good standing in civil society and salvation could be easily distinguish by the term same righteousness. God was seen as a judge, and rectitude was determined by what one does.
- ItemCollaboration: A Missionary Vision For Ministry in The Parish(Tangaza University College, 2003) Iviuge, EdwardIn the Catholic Church, the Parish is a unit of the local Church (Diocese) in a particular area. It is the community of Christ's faithful, a communion of God's family under the leadership of the priest who is a representative of the diocesan bishop (the Chief Shepherd). This unit comprises the ordained ministers (clergy) and the laity (the faithful). Both the ordained ministers and the laity are called to ministry in the Church which is service in the manner of Jesus Christ. It is working together in a collaborative manner. Both clergy and laity are called to actively participate in the Church. Ideally there is no one group that is meant to give service while the others are passive recipients. In many parishes, however, the priests are controlling every aspect of church life. They do not appreciate lay involvement. This situation makes the laity to be objects of service, and the priests subjects of service. The parish, as community of Christ's faithful, should be a sign of unity and communion where service is given and received by all. Both laity and clergy are called to be the subjects and objects of service and since both form the Church, which is a community of service, they are all called to contribute to the building of the whole community as parts of the same body, with Jesus Christ as its head. This calls for collaboration on the part of the Christian community if it is to respond faithfully to the missionary mandate of Jesus.
- ItemChristian-Muslim Relationship: A Challenge to The Roman Catholic Church In Zanzibar(Tangaza University College, 2003-01) Renatus, KarumunaThere are many problems that exist in many parts of the world due to lack of dialogue. In some parts there is a predominance of Islam that appears to give little room for other religions. In these places, there is recurrent tension and confrontation between Muslims and Non-Muslims. Such tension is likely to lead to alarming problems, calling for concern about the future of the people in such tense circumstances. In this regard. Christian-Muslim animosity in such places as Zanzibar may be said to have multiple causes namely; external influences, uncompromising •diwah' activities, and the internal political situation, inter-ethnic factors and economic issues. For example, Unguja is relatively well off economically while Pemba drags behind in social-economic development. Geographically, Zanzibar is situated in the Indian Ocean, and comprises of two sister islands namely Unguja and Pemba that are found on the eastern side of East African coast (See Appendix II, liii, lit). However, since 1964. Zanzibar united with Tanganyika and formed one nation currently known as Tanzania. The indigenous people are from mainland Tanzania. They were fishermen. Later businessmen came in from the Middle East. They participated in slave trade. Many people were taken from different parts of Africa, especially central, southern and eastern Africa, and settled in Zanzibar before they were taken to the Far East.
- ItemYouth Crisis in Nigeria: A Pastoral Concern(Tangaza University College, 2002-02) Anene, Ambrose Onyekachukwu"Knowing that you are young is enough for me to love youl" This is the magic statement of St. John Bosco, which made me reflect on the situation of the young people in the world today and in Nigeria in particular. Since I came in contact with the Salesians in Nigeria in 1989, I have developed a great interest in the affairs of young people. Between 1990 and 1991 I was working with youth in schools, parishes, and youth centers as an aspirant to the Salesian congregation. From 1992 when I started my pre-novitiate until 1998, I was actively involved in the work of animation of youth groups, teaching in schools, organizing seminars, working in the youth centers and parishes in three different cities, Akure, Ondo and Onitsha During these years I came in contact with different kinds of youth from different ethnic groups, religious beliefs, and family backgrounds. Most of them expressed the problems, miseries, misunderstandings and crises they encounter as youth in Nigeria. From May to August 2001, during my holiday in Nigeria, I was able to meet some youth from the cities of Enugu, Onitsha, Lagos, Ondo and Akure who shared their ideas and problems with me. Through these contacts and my previous work, I have been able to grasp more deeply their situation in Nigeria today.