In a time of rapid urbanization, the revitalization of Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism, and the spread of secular materialism, it is easy to overlook the fact that there remain many millions of people on the fringes of the great religions in Asia and Oceania. These include tribes scattered across mountains, forests, islands, and waste lands; marginal peoples such as untouchables, gypsies, and migrant bands who live in symbiotic relationships with peasant and urban societies; and common folk who are nominal members of one or another of the world’s great religions, but whose deep religious commitments are to the worship of local gods and goddesses, respect for spirits and ancestors, and use of magic, astrology, and witchcraft.
For more information go to
Christian Witness to Traditional Religionists of Asia and Oceania on the Lausanne Movement website.
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This product was added to our catalog on Monday 25 November, 2024.
