Sounds Like A Cult The Cult of Mission Trips
Aug 6, 2024
Tia Levings, a former Christian fundamentalist and survivor of church-sanctioned domestic violence, dives into her experiences with mission trips. She critiques the cult-like nature of these trips, exposing the ethical dilemmas and cultural insensitivity often wrapped in a guise of altruism. Tia humorously narrates a clash between two participants over a romantic interest, reflecting on the absurdities within these environments. Ultimately, she advocates for supporting local initiatives over imposing beliefs, shedding light on the complexities of modern evangelism.
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Mission Trips Promote White Saviorism
- Mission trips often promote white saviorism and cultural insensitivity.
- They infantilize young missionaries while causing harm to the communities they claim to help.
Missionaries as Cult Elite
- Mission trip culture involves elite missionaries seen as special and chosen.
- It operates like a cult within a cult, fueling superiority and exclusivity.
Mission Trips Marketed as Vacations
- Mission trips are often marketed as exotic vacations for young church members.
- The real goal is to serve a divine purpose, but it feels like a godly spring break.