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At Work In The Ruins | Dougald Hine

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Apr 27, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Early Life and Influences

  • Dougald Hine's early childhood was unique, spent in a converted boat shed at a theological college.
  • This environment fostered a sense of community and the idea that reality extends beyond the mundane.
INSIGHT

Paternal Influence and Ministry

  • Dougald Hine believes his father's pragmatic ministry and focus on community influenced his own work.
  • He draws parallels between his work and his father's, emphasizing the importance of addressing human crises in community.
ANECDOTE

Path to Journalism and Dark Mountain

  • Dougald Hine chose to study English literature because he found the people more interesting than those in his initial politics program.
  • A summer job selling books introduced him to new thought concepts and allowed him to live in Cape Town for six months.
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