Global South Project Good and Evil by Brenten Megee

Global South is like the Early Church  Strong belief in evil  Presence of Satan and demons  Supernatural warfare  Spiritual healings  Miraculous cures Global North Strong belief in evil leads to superstitious beliefs Not true –For a Christian belief in evil leads to faith. Jesus‘ main ministries were healings and exorcising demons Jesus engaged in spiritual battles with Satan

Facing Evil in a Pagan Culture Christianity is new to this region (20 th Century) Encounter sorcerers, mediums, and spirit healers in their everyday life. Familiar with sacrificial killings and devil worship Global North Just metaphors and exaggerations Global South Clear understanding of idolatry Understand that God forbids it.

Churches in the Global South Engage in spiritual warfare Study demonology Perform exorcisms Understand spiritual captivity and release JESUS IS THE CONQUEROR – HE OVERCAME Death * Magic * Amulets * Charms *Demons Satan * Evil * Spiritual Darkness * Dread

Psalm 91 – Protection Against Enemies If you say, “The L ORD is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

Nighttime and Witches Global South - All night vigils Global North – Fear of the dark is childish Global South – Witchcraft is a real threat Global North – Mostly seen in movies

Healing Seen as Deliverance from Evil Global South God works Miracles Gifts of the Spirit Leads to conversion Biblical instruction Global North Miracles are suspicious Healing through science Faith healers are fakes

The Triumph of Reason Global South Superstitious Ritualistic Ancestry Spiritual Global North Rational Fads Modern Secular