Exam 21: Modern Faith and Future Trends

The author describes liberation theology, feminist theology, and black theology. In each of these theologies, there is a clear intent to provide theological underpinnings for cultural reform. Do you think Christianity should be invested in this? Why or why not?

Black theology preceded liberation theology by 200 years.

Does the author think that secularism will be a problem for the church outside of Western culture?

Christianity is waning in Europe and weakening in North America, but it is increasing in Africa and Asia. Do you think this trend will continue? What are the implications of the future of Christianity?

Today, what percentage of the African population is Christian?

Which Christian body is the most knowledgeable about its faith?

How Christian is the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Pope John Paul II believed that Christian unity was one of the highest imperatives of the gospel.

When did the Anglican Church in England first ordain a woman?

What is the ultimate agenda or hope for the World Council of Churches?

In terms of sheer numbers, what does the author say about the future of Christianity?

What correlation is there between knowledge of one's faith and one's religious denomination?

The author notes success in Evangelical and Pentecostal Christianity in Central and South America. What is not a reason he attributes to this success?

Today about half of the population of the African continent is Christian.

As a theology of religion, what does mutualism pose?

When did the Catholic bishops of Latin America take a public stance against the economic injustice in their land?

Which theology of religion believes that no religion can have an ultimate expression of religious faith?

In the twentieth century, Rwanda dedicated its country to Christ the King.

Which theology of religion sounds most reasonable to you theologically? Defend your answer.

Mainstream Protestantism is in a statistical decline in the United States.