
Jaroslav Pelikan — The Need for Creeds
On Being with Krista Tippett
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The Messi Creed, or E Messi People of Africa
The messi creed, or e messi people of africa, was written around 19 60 the congregation of the holy ghost in east nigeria. It is designed on a threefold pattern of father, son and holy spirit. And comes out of the experience of christians in africa who were animists, fetishists,. Who worshipped things in nature, nd and the mystery of life. They then began reciting the creeds as they had been taught by roman catholic missionaries - but can you do that without sacrificing the integrity of what you have received? You should try to prove freedom all inn the course of a few weeks, says yarslaw pelican.
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