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One Church Many Tribes: Following Jesus the Way God Made You
Since Columbus landed in the West Indies in 1492, Native American tribes have endured more than five centuries of abuse hypocrisy, indifference and bloodshed at the hands of the "Christian" white man. Despite this painful history, a number of Native Americans have found "The Jesus Way" and are proving to be a powerful voice for the Lord around the world. A full- blooded La...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
August 8th 2000
by Regal
(first published July 31st 2000)
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Since Christianity can be used to heal all social ills, a chaplain may use it in the prison system to address the common spiritual ill of victimization. The Bible teaches that the world without Christ is subject to injustice and unfairness, so it is easy for anybody to claim the role of victim. Richard Twiss demonstrates this victimized attitude when he says that he had white mentors upon accepting Christ, so he acted like them for eight...more
Since Christianity can be used to heal all social ills, a chaplain may use it in the prison system to address the common spiritual ill of victimization. The Bible teaches that the world without Christ is subject to injustice and unfairness, so it is easy for anybody to claim the role of victim. Richard Twiss demonstrates this victimized attitude when he says that he had white mentors upon accepting Christ, so he acted like them for eight...more
The U.S. church has had a tragic relationship with the Native people groups of North America. Richard Twiss calls for reconciliation and right relationship in the body of Christ. That means caring for and affirming EVERY part. Native Christians, contrarily, have been taught that they need to turn their back on their culture and ways in order to be true Christians. Twiss calls for the need to affirm Native Culture and embrace the god-given blessings and gifts to the church through Native peoples....more
A wonderful book for discovery. The author is truly a man of God and of vision. A heart rendering unbiased historical account of indigenous peoples and early european american settlers. Richard Twiss (the author) does an excellent job of pulling covers of both cultures while building a solid case for reconciliation amongst both cultures. I am especially impressed how Richard utilizes Biblical scripture to validate First Nations peoples ancient ceremonial practices. Simultaneously, the author pul...more
One Church, Many Tribes: Following Jesus the Way God Made You is a refreshing perspective written by Richard Twiss of the Rosebud Lakota/Sioux tribe, who is the cofounder and president of Wiconi International, and a member of the International Reconciliation Coalition. Historical facts, Biblical truths, interesting accounts, and heartfelt passion, this book is a life-changer for many - should be read by all. A necessary message ripe for the time, it calls on Christians to work together as one to...more
I feel as though I should say something about this book, but I don't know what I can say about it that the author hasn't already said--and better than I could, I might add.
If you are Christian, read this book. If you are American, read this book. If you are an American Christian, go out and buy this book.
You won't regret it.
If you are Christian, read this book. If you are American, read this book. If you are an American Christian, go out and buy this book.
You won't regret it.
Loved it!! Totally new perspective on First People groups and the platform they have. It taught me of God's redemptives powers that go beyond the restrictions of society and traditions. Think outside the box people!
A must read for anyone who wants to work in Native American Ministry. Still very valuable as it discusses the nature of worship and how we naturally worship God through our own culture. Missionaries have a problematic history of condemning native cultural expressions of worship as demonic that has hindered the pathway of the gospel in indigenous cultures. We are to worship God through our transformed culture as it is part of our identity, not abandon our culture (and identity) altogether. Excell...more
If you consider yourself a Christian, I highly recommend this book.
Richard Twiss gives a engaging history lesson of what it means to be a First Nation believer in Jesus Christ (the good and the bad). Our FIrst Nation brothers and sisters have suffered much (often at the hands of other "Christians" ) and have much to offer the world. A good read.
Richard Twiss gives a engaging history lesson of what it means to be a First Nation believer in Jesus Christ (the good and the bad). Our FIrst Nation brothers and sisters have suffered much (often at the hands of other "Christians" ) and have much to offer the world. A good read.
Great argument!
God is Sovereign.
boring tripe
Brother Twiss tells the story of the harsh realities that First Nations people faced when immigrants from Europe first brought Christianity and Manifest Destiny to this continent. With extreme intelligence and brilliant humor this book is a must for anyone wanting to understand reconciliation between First Nations People and Anglo-Americans.
My favorite question from Richard is "Why should we [Native peoples] trade our sin-stained culture for white people's sin-stained culture?" This guy has much wisdom and brings a needed Native voice to the table.
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this guy spoke at my church and he's hillarious. book about how first nation's people could be the link to spreading the gospel to the world. interesting stuff....
I don't agree with everything the author says, but I really loved the new perspective it gave me on Native Americans and the Christian faith.
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