tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25877305.post2266722238817419636..comments2023-08-07T17:17:24.610+05:30Comments on Smorgasbord: Acknowledged Christ, Unacknowledged DisciplesAshishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019016808975565123noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25877305.post-54156844114734146492010-02-09T19:05:21.944+05:302010-02-09T19:05:21.944+05:30Thanks for the article, Ashish.
From what I kno...Thanks for the article, Ashish.<br /><br /><br /><br />From what I know, much of the effort into building the Christ Church at<br />Chandigarh was by Christians holding secular jobs as the city was just<br />coming into being. There were a sizable number of Christians who were in the<br />ICS at that time. I think times were different then, when Christians could<br />work openly, without being apologetic, to construct the church.<br /><br />Financial contributions came in from the Presbyterians, Anglicans,<br />Methodists and other denominations as well as from many churches. Even<br />organizations like the Leprosy Mission sent contributions from sales<br />conducted of goods produced by its patients Individuals too contributed.<br /><br /><br /><br />A wonderful testament of unity to bring about this church.Sushant Dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09019899208217774128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25877305.post-72631890883403585302010-02-01T12:43:05.226+05:302010-02-01T12:43:05.226+05:30Hey Ashish,
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this art...Hey Ashish,<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed reading this article. I too wanted to read this book during the years of my theological education. In fact, if I remember it correctly I have read some portions of it. <br /><br />The dearth of theological reflection in Chandigarh and other cities of India is saddening. Many times, I too feel the same about Ahmedabad.<br /><br />About the unacknowledged disciples, it is true that Christian contribution to this nation has been largely ignored. No wonder, a cobler missionary, who mastered so many native languages and contributed much to movement against 'sati-pratha' is hidden in the shadow of Raja Rammohan Roy in our history books. That is why some of Indian theologians and non-theologians began writing on Christian contribution to nation-building. These disciples of our Lord are truly the 'salt of the earth.' They have lost their existence, but have changed the taste of the water. Reading books like this one will help us to gain some extra-ordinary insights into the contribution of Christ and his disciples in shaping this country.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201051896094238529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25877305.post-88403283201988991372010-01-29T09:54:54.249+05:302010-01-29T09:54:54.249+05:30A very interesting article.
Kairon's idea to h...A very interesting article.<br />Kairon's idea to have just one place of worship for each religion was great. Something interesting might have come out of the gathering of Catholics, Protestants and others; if only infighting on "which denomination is better" had not occurred. And yes, I too wish that more people knew about the 'unacknowledged' disciples. If if they're acknowledged now, will people happily accept the fact or chose to shove it under the carpet? Who can say when these days Santa is bigger than Christ even on Christmas day.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07858823771523554675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25877305.post-76944892852627108572010-01-29T09:40:00.562+05:302010-01-29T09:40:00.562+05:30I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one!!I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one!!Shaheen Chandernoreply@blogger.com