Authors: Charles Ringma, David Parker, Fermin Manalo, Jr., Carlo Dino, Rommel Verdillo, Leah Verdillo, Lorenzo Bautista, Christopher Sabanal, Annelle Gumihid-Sabanal, Juan Cruz
Keywords: Church and Poverty in Asia, Liberation Theologians, Evangelicals, Theology and Praxis, Serving the Poor, Remember the Poor, Global Perspectives, Evangelical Service to the Poor, Towards Theologizing, Political Struggle of the Poor, Role of Radio, Integral Mission, Revisiting Medical Missions for the Underprivileged, Orientation to Social Involvement as Related to Eschatological Views, A Survey of Filipino Evangelicals, The Metaphor of Cannibalism in Micah 3:1-3, Reflections on Philippine Society, Phronesis, Practical Wisdom, Theory, Praxis, Kingdom Values, Family, Church, Community, Societal Institutions, Nation, Dualism, Dualistic Thinking, Sin, Justice, Healing, Love, Transformation, Poverty, Liberation Theology, Integral Mission, Eschatology, Cannibalism, Structural Evil, Social Change, Radio, Medical Missions
Description: This double issue, stemming from the 4th ATS Theological Forum, concentrates on the Church and Poverty in Asia. Ringma argues Liberation Theologians challenge Evangelicals toward a missional theology centered on serving the poor. Manalo proposes a process of theologizing that accompanies the political struggle of the poor. Dino discusses the Role of Radio in Integral Mission as a prophet, partner, and promoter of Christian social action. Cruz uses the Metaphor of Cannibalism in Micah 3:1-3 to critique corruption and structural injustice in Philippine society. Sabanal and Sabanal survey Filipino Evangelicals’ Eschatological Views (Pilgrim vs. Responsible Citizen Eschatology) and their relation to social involvement. Verdillo, Verdillo, and Bautista revisit Medical Missions for the underprivileged, framing health issues within a holistic model of human development.
- Liberation Theologians Speak to Evangelicals: A Theology and Praxis of Serving the Poor – Charles Ringma
- Remember the Poor: Global Perspectives on Evangelical Service to the Poor – David Parker
- Towards Theologizing that Accompanies the Political Struggle of the Poor – Fermin Manalo, Jr.
- The Role of Radio in Integral Mission – Carlo Dino
- Revisiting Medical Missions for the Underprivileged – Rommel Verdillo, Leah Verdillo, & Lorenzo Bautista
- Orientation to Social Involvement as Related to Eschatological Views: A Survey of Filipino Evangelicals – Christopher Sabanal & Annelle Gumihid-Sabanal
- The Metaphor of Cannibalism in Micah 3:1-3: Reflections on Philippine Society – Juan Cruz
Insights from PHRONESIS Volume 15, Nos. 1 & 2 (2008)
- “God’s specific love, mercy and concern for the poor and the call to be like God in serving and working for justice on behalf of the poor and oppressed.” -Charles Ringma
- “Poverty is a critical problem in the world today and an important issue in the Bible.” -David Parker
- “Theologizing is a social process that could enrich and deepen the spiritual dimension in the political struggle of the poor.” -Fermin Manalo, Jr.
- “In an integral mission our proclamation has social consequences as we call people to love and repentance in all areas of life.” -Carlo Dino
- “Identifying the health priorities that demand our attention begins with an objective assessment of what health issues result in death, poor health, or disability across various demographic groups.” -Rommel Verdillo, Leah Verdillo & Lorenzo Bautista
- “The ideas of ‘going to heaven to be with God forever’ and ‘leaving everything behind’ seem to be a widespread eschatological view among Filipino Evangelicals.” -Christopher Sabanal & Annelle Gumihid-Sabanal
- “The leaders are like cannibals that have lost their sense of human dignity and justice, oppressing other people and tearing their hopes.” -Juan Cruz