This phase is characterized by an immediate reaction to armed conflicts, with an effort to provide spiritual and moral refuge to displaced populations. Charismatic religious movements and deliverance prayer campaigns developed, while local churches, in partnership with international organizations, initiated re-evangelization programs focused on spiritual healing and community reconciliation. Religious movements centered on charisma, deliverance […]
a. Conflicts between Traditional Authorities and European-Trained Elites Educated elites trained by colonizers often opposed traditional authorities. Kwame Nkrumah, in Neo-Colonialism, the Last Stage of Imperialism, criticizes the persistence of divisions inherited from colonization, where new elites continue to favor foreign interests. In the context of former Kivu, these elites often adopted ideals of modernity […]
African Theologies: Contextualized African theologies provide solid foundations for understanding the dynamics of re-evangelization in an African context. By taking into account cultural values and challenges, these theologies offer embodied approaches to the Christian faith, better suited to the realities of the continent. They emphasize the importance of community, solidarity, and belonging—values that are particularly […]
Emergence of New Religious Elites The introduction of foreign churches has created unprecedented hierarchies, where the leaders of these churches have gained considerable influence, often at the expense of traditional religious authorities. This has redefined power relations within communities. Kwame Bediako, in Theology and Identity: The Impact of Culture upon Christian Thought in the Global […]
Blockchain is a technology that enables the secure and decentralized storage and transmission of information. Developed since 2008, it functions as a large, public, and immutable ledger where each new piece of information (block) is linked to the previous ones, forming a chain. This technology offers high standards of transparency, immutability, and security, as it […]
During a webinar I was hosting on the topic of investing in crypto-assets, one of the participants asked me the following question: Which crypto-asset should one invest in? My answer may seem surprising, but believe me, I don’t know what to invest in. Why? Simply because, at the time of writing this chapter, there are […]
Prudent risk management is a crucial step in any type of investment, including in the field of crypto-assets. Crypto markets are often characterized by their volatility, which makes it even more important to adopt effective risk management strategies. Before diving into the key aspects of risk management, let me remind you of Warren Buffett’s two […]
We are all subject to emotions, both positive and negative, which result from a multitude of factors such as our beliefs, experiences, worldview, and personality. Once you realize that your emotions can influence your financial decisions, you gain the ability to take a step back and develop a broader, more objective perspective. By recognizing the […]
Lucile Tomlinson, author of the book Useful Formulas for Successful Investing, says: “No one has yet discovered a more robust strategy than averaging.” The Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) strategy comes from the stock market. It is a systematic investment approach where a fixed amount is regularly invested in an asset, regardless of its price. For […]
Spiritual compatibility is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a spouse. A relationship built on shared beliefs and values allows couples to overcome challenges with faith and unity. In 2 Corinthians 6:14, it is written: “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers; for what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? And what […]
