Animism — the belief that objects, places and creatures possess a distinct spiritual essence and that these spiritual powers must be consulted and/or manipulated through ritual to determine and/or influence an appropriate course of action — is the belief system of many indigenous peoples. Animism also plays a part in the everyday life of those who may identify with other major world religions — including Buddhism, Hinduish, Islam, and even Christianity. Here you will find stories of how the message of God's love is impacting animistic unreached people groups and learn how you can be a part of God's work among them.
FROM OMF INTERNATIONAL:
Teaching the Bible to Animists
Hans Bär, a missionary with OMF International, has been involved in evangelism and leadership training among the Karen people in Thailand for over twenty-five years. The Karen people have an animistic background and worldview and that affects how they understand teaching from the Bible. In a December 2018 article on OMF International’s website, entitled Teaching God’s Word to a People from an Animistic Background, Bär identifies several implications of an animistic worldview for Bible teaching. Click the button below to read the rest of the story!
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