Messy World
School Truth & Transformation / Speaker Emmanuel Entee / Topic: International Relations and Globalization
I have always been interested in understanding how can we church participate more actively in the Government and International Relations of the World. So many important issues that must be solved, that seem to have no answers or hope. We live in constant tension with what is happening in our own nations and how much more to do & solve at the political, economic and social level worldwide. I honestly think that God is rising up some key people to influence this important sphere to bring peace, justice, and reconciliation for the flourishment of the world He so much loves.
This week we began by watching the thriller Eye in the Sky about urgent life and death decisions in a race against time to kill terrorists preparing for a suicide attack. The film explores the ethical challenges that help us make a grid to understand what our true beliefs about the value of human life are.
This was an eye-opening to explore freedom in the face of rights, faith in the face of doubt, submission to independence, the centrality of God against man, the culture of the lamb v/s the wolf. We understood the importance of understanding the scoop of our power to establish limits, so we have freedoms and not rights. So important to be aware of our power points. Sometimes, the ambiguity of not finding answers makes things seem unclear. Therefore, before making decisions, it is essential to collect all the data before making conclusions. Let's walk with open hands with our convictions not closed...
We went through Inter-governmental Organisations, International Laws, Social responsibility, the Internationalization in IR, International politics to Global Affairs. We studied the relevance of God in our culture analyzing different paintings with biblical worldviews vs idealism. The centrality of Jesus in a broken society, the importance to deal with love & truth in a messy world.
Emmanuel Entee, our speaker, and the head of Humanities & Science School helped us understand all these tuff topics from a high perspective.
He also explained us the role of the United Nations, and how it actually works because he believes this organization shape peace and security to the Nations.
The UN was founded in 1945. It is currently composed of 193 member states. The mission and work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter:
Maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations based on the principle of equal rights. Take the appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace and achieve international cooperation to solve international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian nature. Promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion (extract of the purposes).
YWAM England holds a special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations since 2003. The Center for International Justice and Reconciliation (CIJR) is the branch of public policy and defense that aims to raise awareness on the principles and activities of the UN, particularly on issues that promote peace and justice throughout the world. It seems that the ECOSOC is not very useful in the practice. It's a bit vague and it doesn't have a strong economic influence. They have no contribution, they do not vote, they have no influence. But it has interaction with 2500 organizations, it's very relational and open. They are invited to listen and pose a problem to solve, such as indigenous peoples, agriculture or environment topics. Form policies are not possible either. What seems that is possible, is to build relationships and, from that platform, to shape policies. 52 nations participate in the ECOSOC.
What stood me up was our time talking about immigrants, refugees, international relations through study cases. We were able to get closer to these issues and have a foretaste of how we can be salt and light with our skills and spheres of influence. It was a tangible invitation to participate and collaborate with the big stuff. Also to see what's missing and apply creativity and values that are not taking place.
What impacted me was my ignorance and shallow thinking in human matters. I feel really challenged in going so much deeper and truly investing more time for what God wants us to engage and step in. I'm so grateful for this teaching, and at the same time, I feel more responsible for my next decisions, and further steps in my life.
We belong to one another. We are not autonomous, we have a big responsibility for those that God put in our lives and for those He cares for. All life is sacred for Him, he doesn't discriminate or makes any differences in between. All life matters.
"When the principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then the battle is your calling, and peace has become sin. You must at the price of dearest peace lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy with all the fire of your faith." Abraham Kuyper
I have always been interested in understanding how can we church participate more actively in the Government and International Relations of the World. So many important issues that must be solved, that seem to have no answers or hope. We live in constant tension with what is happening in our own nations and how much more to do & solve at the political, economic and social level worldwide. I honestly think that God is rising up some key people to influence this important sphere to bring peace, justice, and reconciliation for the flourishment of the world He so much loves.
This week we began by watching the thriller Eye in the Sky about urgent life and death decisions in a race against time to kill terrorists preparing for a suicide attack. The film explores the ethical challenges that help us make a grid to understand what our true beliefs about the value of human life are.
This was an eye-opening to explore freedom in the face of rights, faith in the face of doubt, submission to independence, the centrality of God against man, the culture of the lamb v/s the wolf. We understood the importance of understanding the scoop of our power to establish limits, so we have freedoms and not rights. So important to be aware of our power points. Sometimes, the ambiguity of not finding answers makes things seem unclear. Therefore, before making decisions, it is essential to collect all the data before making conclusions. Let's walk with open hands with our convictions not closed...
We went through Inter-governmental Organisations, International Laws, Social responsibility, the Internationalization in IR, International politics to Global Affairs. We studied the relevance of God in our culture analyzing different paintings with biblical worldviews vs idealism. The centrality of Jesus in a broken society, the importance to deal with love & truth in a messy world.
Emmanuel Entee, our speaker, and the head of Humanities & Science School helped us understand all these tuff topics from a high perspective.
He also explained us the role of the United Nations, and how it actually works because he believes this organization shape peace and security to the Nations.
The UN was founded in 1945. It is currently composed of 193 member states. The mission and work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter:
Maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations based on the principle of equal rights. Take the appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace and achieve international cooperation to solve international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian nature. Promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion (extract of the purposes).
YWAM England holds a special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations since 2003. The Center for International Justice and Reconciliation (CIJR) is the branch of public policy and defense that aims to raise awareness on the principles and activities of the UN, particularly on issues that promote peace and justice throughout the world. It seems that the ECOSOC is not very useful in the practice. It's a bit vague and it doesn't have a strong economic influence. They have no contribution, they do not vote, they have no influence. But it has interaction with 2500 organizations, it's very relational and open. They are invited to listen and pose a problem to solve, such as indigenous peoples, agriculture or environment topics. Form policies are not possible either. What seems that is possible, is to build relationships and, from that platform, to shape policies. 52 nations participate in the ECOSOC.
What stood me up was our time talking about immigrants, refugees, international relations through study cases. We were able to get closer to these issues and have a foretaste of how we can be salt and light with our skills and spheres of influence. It was a tangible invitation to participate and collaborate with the big stuff. Also to see what's missing and apply creativity and values that are not taking place.
What impacted me was my ignorance and shallow thinking in human matters. I feel really challenged in going so much deeper and truly investing more time for what God wants us to engage and step in. I'm so grateful for this teaching, and at the same time, I feel more responsible for my next decisions, and further steps in my life.
We belong to one another. We are not autonomous, we have a big responsibility for those that God put in our lives and for those He cares for. All life is sacred for Him, he doesn't discriminate or makes any differences in between. All life matters.
"When the principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then the battle is your calling, and peace has become sin. You must at the price of dearest peace lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy with all the fire of your faith." Abraham Kuyper
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