Relevance of Christian Baptism In Kibera
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1996-02-02
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
Since XV Century Christians had made a lot effort to convert
Africa into Christianity, but for various reasons had failed
(Islamise influenced, lack of methodology on inculturation, the
ambiguous an inadequate sort of trend on development, the purpose
of evangelizers, and so on). Despite of that Christians have not
given up their mission " spreading the Good News" to all peoples.
It has almost one hundred years that Christianity has been
offered the Christian message and has been accepted by African.
But here arise some questions which make us to think and oblige
as to do an evaluation. Does Christian message has penetrated
into African culture and has it influenced the African way of
live? Is there something to be changed? or, Is there something
to be implemented? How much does Christian Baptism has been
relevant and which is its impact in ordinary life of people?
Through this essay I would like to carry out the answer of
those questions. For that I divided this issue in four parts:
Part I) a bit of history of Kibera settlement, as well as,
r the analysis of social economical political and religious
situation of people. Taking into account the environmental
influence on the behaviour of Christians in which they live.
Part II) My concern is more on the understanding of Baptism
and its relevance to Christians. To do so,I went around doing an
informal interviews to my friends, to the Jumuiyas (individually
and in group), and to other Christian denominations members, and
even to non-Christians people.
Part III) I focus my attention on how people respond to
their Christian Baptism and the great desired for building up and
transforming the community. They have realised that it is only
possible, by taking conscious of our responsibilities with
courage.
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Baptism, kibera, Kibera Slum Settlement