Honestly, the whole Sawi culture itself was very shocking, but the most surprising and sad concept of the Sawi culture was the concept of honoring treachery more than anything ever. Before Don Richardson reached the Sawi, their standards were only focused on treachery and manslaughter. The more treacherous the person and successful in taking heads of their enemies, the more honored and respected the person was. This was a very shocking concept because I don't really think anyone would consider this standard normal and it is also a very sad concept because the lack of trust between Sawi people only created more and more tension and hatred. In addition, this concept of the Sawi culture was going against a major point in the Bible. God specifically told humans not to murder in the Ten Commandments. However, the Sawi, was completely opposite of God's expectation and even honored murdering others.
Another concept that was very surprising was the concept of exchanging a Peace Child for peace time. At first, I didn't think deep enough to realize the connection between this Peace Child and the Bible, but when I realized the similarity of the concept of the Peace Child, and Jesus Christ, it was truly amazing. I don't really know how the Sawi came upon this concept, but its very surprising how it is so much similar to the concept of Jesus Christ coming to this earth as the ultimate peace child to free us from our sins and give us everlasting peace. I am so thankful that God gave this cultural concept to the Sawi, letting Don Richardson to use it as a way to connect it to Jesus Christ and the Gospel. This concept was what let Don Richardson truly reach the Sawi and spread the Gospel. Once again from this cultural concept of the Sawi, I found how God really wants everyone to find God's love for us. No matter how different humans are, God always provides a way for them to understand the concept of the Gospel.
I too was very shocked at the fact that such culture existed. I couldn't believe that people actually honored treachery. This belief is so different than my belief. In fact, it is the complete opposite of mine, and I couldn't understand this at all.
ReplyDeleteI found also it amazing that culture such as the Sawi that honored such immoral deeds could be even remotely similar to Christianity and Jesus Christ. After reading your post, I realized that God had this all planned out ever since He created the world so the Sawi could come to know Him in the future. I agree with you that God really loves every single one of us and He really gives everyone a chance to get to know Him.
Good job on your blog post. You wrote down your thoughts and described them very well.