Celtic Christianity and Indigenous Faiths

Celtic Christianity offers a different perspective of the church and the triune God. It is a look into one of the most significant pre-Roman Christian communities. We have all heard of St. Patrick in Ireland, but many other saints spread Christianity in the British Isles before the Catholic Church took over at the Synod of Whitby in 664 CE. I am a Voyager in the Community of Aidan and Hilda, a dispersed Celtic Christianity group. It was founded by Rev. Ray Simpson in the UK and now has chapters in several countries including the US. I briefly explore some of the unique aspects of Celtic Christian history that set it apart. I explain why this perspective matters and why it makes exploring it so fascinating. Then I talk about how Celtic Christianity can help white majority Christians understand the relationship of indigenous faiths and people with Christianity. Finally, I speak about the hope Celtic Christianity can bring to people who are turned off by Christianity. I recommend several books on the topics to help you get started on learning more.

References:
Ray Simpson, "Celtic Christianity: Deep Roots for a Modern Faith"
Esther De Waal, "Celtic Way of Prayer: Recovery of the Religious Imagination"
Kenneth McIntosh, "Water from an Ancient Well: Celtic Spirituality for Modern Life"
Randy Woodley, "Shalom and the Community of Creation: An Indigenous Vision"
Diarmaid MacCulloch, "Christianity: The First 3000 Years"
Robin Wall Kimmerer, "Braiding Sweetgrass"
www.anamcharabooks.com
www.aidanandhilda.wordpress.com

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