We do welcome blogs from TRACI members and well-wishers. Bloggers use diverse genre of writing and they are very much welcome. These writings are basically theological reflections- writings that reflect the realities of life and events and find their reflections through the Biblical lens. Please do read through and also let us know what your think abouth these reflections.
“CASTE CONUNDRUM: CHURCH – COMPLICIT OR CATALYST FOR CHANGE?
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM TRACI REFLECTION: “CASTE CONUNDRUM: CHURCH – COMPLICIT OR CATALYST FOR CHANGE? On the 26th of July 2024, the Theological Research and Communication Institute (TRACI), grappled the pressing issue of caste within the church and society in its ongoing Reflection series. The reflection featured a panel of distinguished speakers who shared their insights …
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NEW GOVERNMENT: CONTINUATION OR CHANGE?
Now that the new government has been formed and the newly elected Lok Sabha members have been sworn in, the question that may be uppermost in many people’s mind would be as to how the PM’s third term will be different from his previous two terms. Will dependence upon alliance partners for the survival of …
CHRISTIAN SOLIDARITY IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION
Christians in some parts of India have been facing growing persecution on account of their faith at different times due to the rise of religious fundamentalism and the proliferation of hate against religious minorities in India. In 1998, Christians in the Dangs District of Gujarat suffered intense persecution and attacks on Christian institutions. In 2008, …
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CALLED OUT, SENT IN
Imagine the consternation of the Romans in the 1st century, when Christians called themselves the ‘ecclesia of the Christ.’ To them this meant they were claiming to be ‘the public legislative assembly of the Liberator.’ Christians were therefore immediately perceived a threat to the Roman empire, who proceeded to put to death thousands of those …
ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR: THE PURSUIT OF PEACE
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas that began with a brutal terror attack by the latter and the disproportionate retaliation by the former has so far led to the death of about 9,000 individuals including a substantial number of women and children, 25,000 wounded, 200 plus Israeli hostages and the displacement of lakhs of …
“WHY TRY?”: A REFLECTION ON WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO DISRUPT THE ‘PEACE’
I was pretty exhausted and brain-fried after a day’s work and two hours of class when a participant in TRACI’s Gender and Biblical Equality Course brought this up. We were on our 7th session and she asked a question that most of us would probably have had for a while: If the church and society …
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“Mental Health Issues of Christian Students in Indian Universities and the Response of the Church.”
The Theological Research and Communication Institute (TRACI), Delhi is studying “Mental Health Issues of Christian Students in Indian Universities and the Response of the Church.” The survey is designed to collect information about students’ mental health experiences. Along with the personal struggles of students, the study would like to understand the experiences of church leaders, mental …
CHRISTIAN SOLIDARITY IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION
Christians in some parts of India have been facing growing persecution on account of their faith at different times due to the rise of religious fundamentalism and the proliferation of hate against religious minorities in India. In 1998, Christians in the Dangs District of Gujarat suffered intense persecution and attacks on Christian institutions. In 2008, …
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GENDER CONCERNS AND BIBLICAL EQUALITY
Socially constructed gender norms have produced gender inequalities which clip wings and dwarf personalities. While gender injustice is the fallout of the Fall, deep-rooted gender prejudices masquerading as Scriptural arise from a failure to let Scripture interpret itself to reveal God’s big story. The overarching narrative of Scripture is God’s kingdom being lost to humans …
Pandita Ramabai (1858-1922)
Ramabai was born as the sixth child to Anant Shastri Dongre and Lakshmibai. Her father earned his living by rendering Vedic recitals in temples, teaching and narrating Puranas in public platform and other similar activities as performed by a devout Brahmin. The family lived under severe economic strain. with famine sweeping the region the economic …