Harris, John

Studying Australian Christianity conference held at the Centre for the Study of Australian Christianity

Christianity and Aboriginal reconciliation

Harris speaks on Aboriginal Christianity. He summarises the history of the evangelism of Indigenous Australians. He looks at the damage of mixing Christ with Western culture, and the damage of those who called themselves Christians but who dismissed the lifestyle and culture of Indigenous Australians. Harris gives examples of Indigenous Australians who have captured the gospel in Indigenous art. Talk is followed by questions., Cassette label reads : "Contemporary alternatives of spirituality Aboriginal Christianity - John Harris - 29.9.92 Robert Menzies College School of Christian studies"