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CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY FOR MISSIONS M.M.NINAN though what he says has nothing to do with his subject. This is because of the confidence placed in the person. 6. People are likely to accept a change when it involves components with which they are familiar or which they are confident they can learn. This is why the gospels are to be presented in terms of one's own culture. As far as possible maintain the form and structure of the traditional society in the construction of the church and its activities. 7. While in the process of change, people are likely to unite with or seek support from groups or other persons whose point of view about the change is similar to and supportive of theirs. This is why a fellowship is necessary. Similar churches elsewhere in nearby tribes will encourage the growth of the church. 8. People are likely to accept change when it is in accordance with the modal personality traits of their society and in accordance with their goals. The moral codes and ideal that is presented by the Christian faith may conflict in certain areas. However in most Sudanese cultures the ideals agrees and we should expect no problems. In other areas where there are conflicts the growth will be slow. 9. Planned and unplanned changes are likely to have beyond their immediate effects, additional consequences which are unforeseeable. A possible error in this regard is to avoid syncretism. This is the attempt on the part of the tradition to mix up 87
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY FOR MISSIONS M.M.NINAN traditional fetishism and spirit worship, over permissive sex etc by mixing beliefs with Christian rituals. QUESTIONS 1. Consider each of the above principles and discuss how it affects the missionary’s work as he works as a social changer. 2. How far and when should a missionary get involved in the local and tribal matters? 3. Discuss the fields into which missionary may be forced into as he becomes an agent of change. 4. Syncretism is the major pitfall in social change as Christianity is introduced. From existing Christian denominations in the Sudan find out such compromises. 88
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