Racism is a deep-seated evil that benefits only some section or dominant group of
people in the society, and discriminates the minority and weaker sections without any
compassion. The book is meant to familiarize the readers with this evil from different
perspectives, such as, biblical; theological and ethical; historical and legal; gender;
tribal; ministerial and mass media.
The articles set forth pertinent issues and concerns related to racism that are faced
by the people of India in general and North East India in particular. They are aimed at
provoking the thoughts of the readers and giving a wakeup call on the evil and threat of
racism in the society. This volume intends to appeal everyone to be perceptive and active
with a spirit of commonality towards the pain and thorns in many forms that innocent
people are made to experience everyday in the most inhuman acts so that they may have more
space for peace and justice in the society.
This edited work is a bunch of articles presented by scholars during the National
Seminar on the theme, organized by the Clark Theological College, Aolijen, Mokokchung.
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgement
Introduction
Keynote Address
1. Some Thoughts on `Racism' from the Old Testament Pentateuch / Temsuyanger
2. Jews, Greeks and Barbarians in Romans 1:14 and 16: Paul's Response to Ethnocentrism
/ B. J. Syiemlieh
3. Racism : Perspectives from the Tribal Customs and Practices / Hukato N. Shohe
4. Racism and Religion (Christianity) : An Ethical Reading / Shimreingam L. Shimray
5. "Look, they are one People" : A Theological Perspective on the Babel
Narrative (Gen 11:1-9) for Ending Racism / Eyingbeni Huemtsoe-Nienu
6. Race-(ism) A Threat to Social Harmony : A Sociological Perspective / Temjensosang
7. Law and Racism : Indian Legal Perspective / P. B. M. Basaiawmoit
8. Racism in Christian History / Toshi Aier
9. Interrogating the Role of Media for or Combating Racism : An Advocacy towards
Peaceful Co-existence in the Society / A. Temjen Jamir
10. Communication and Racism Communication : A Cure or Curse / Butesen Ozukum
11. Re-Imagining Gender and Racism through Prophetic Communication / Achemlu Ezung
12. Racism and Christian Ministry : Call to Witness as an Inclusive Church for a Just
and Humane Community / Imtimenba Jamir
Contributors
Rev. Dr. A. Temjen Jamir is the Associate Professor in the Department
of Communication and the Academic Dean at the Clark Theological College, Mokokchung,
Nagaland.
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