REL 1000 Chapter : Asian Christian Practices
Document Summary
The strong sense of collectivism in asia is reflected in their worship practices. Christian churches are most often concerned with the self, not the community. Asian churches revolve around this sense of community and a familial bond between not only themselves, but also between the worshipper and god. Asian christians typically place the responsibility of their spiritual and physical welfare, on a communal basis, on god"s shoulders. Christians think of the community"s honor and how their actions would reflect on the community they represent; in this case, christianity as a whole. Christians often try to get to know those in their neighborhood who are not christian and do good deeds that reflect well on the christian community. In asian churches, memorizing is part of the worship service this includes memorizing various bible verses together. Another central tenet of asian christianity is the belief that silence can be used to encounter and experience god, not just know about the holy.
