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Comment on Brazil’s Child Sex Trade by Dealing With Brazil’s Sex Trade « Igneous Quill

Dealing With Brazil’s Sex Trade « Igneous Quill — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:49:18 +0000

[...] As I shared recently on this blog, child prostitution is a serious problem in parts of Brazil. In a permissive and even promiscuous culture that glorifies sex in every way, situated in a climate that encourages wearing less rather than more, young girls from poor backgrounds in particular can easily be tempted into making quick money in exchange for sex acts. For some it is an addiction to drugs that drives them, even at an early age. For others it may represent the possibility of meeting a well-to-do man (perhaps even from another country) who will take care of her. Whatever the specifics, in the eyes of many girls the best opportunity they can see around themselves involves sex. [...]

Comment on A Gathering in Goiania by Dr Paulo Guilherme Moraes de Oliveira

Dr Paulo Guilherme Moraes de Oliveira — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:56:45 +0000

Conheci o reverendo David Bayless em Belem do Pará (Brasil) fui discipulado por ele, mas eu estava brincando de ser crente, o tempo passou, casei e vim morar no Rio de Janeiro, hoje com filhos e netos, sou cristão e sei que minha conversão começou pelas maos do Redv David Bayless.
Quero voltar para a Igreja de Cristo, como faco?

Dr. Paulo Guilherme

Comment on Book Review: The Poverty & Justice Bible by The Poverty & Justice Bible, Now in Portuguese « Igneous Quill

The Poverty & Justice Bible, Now in Portuguese « Igneous Quill — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:46:39 +0000

[...] Earlier this year I wrote a review of the Poverty & Justice Bible (PJB). It wasn’t very favorable. This is an edition of the Bible that I’d love to love, but can’t bring myself to like. [...]

Comment on Book Review: The Hole in Our Gospel by Maryknoll: Good News for the Poor « Igneous Quill

Maryknoll: Good News for the Poor « Igneous Quill — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:13:40 +0000

[...] to be bothered with the issues of poverty and inequality. Things are definitely changing (check out my review of The Whole in Our Gospel), but I can’t help feeling that evangelicals in general are a bit [...]

Comment on Poverty and the Risk of the Possible by The Bottom Rung of Society « Igneous Quill

The Bottom Rung of Society « Igneous Quill — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:00:44 +0000

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Comment on Girls Only? by Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:30:44 +0000

I think it’s generally understood that the agencies, donors, and volunteers are filling in a gap left by men, and that is taking care of women and children.

In many countries, women have limited rights and little control over funds, so they’re prevented from accessing healthcare (especially prenatal care), food, and other necessities. Because of warfare, economic problems, or cultural restrictions, they might be unable to support themselves because education and/or jobs are inaccessible. Even when things are bad for men, they’re going to be worse for women (who are the ones most burdened with worrying about children too).

In addition, women generally hold to ideas of communal responsibility and reciprocal aid: they expect others to help them and to help others in return. (Think of colonial-era “gossips.” Think of the bridal or baby shower in our own culture.) Men, on the other hand, are expected to take care of themselves and not burden others so much.

So, people naturally worry about women and children being oppressed and not having opportunities or getting access to aid. People understand that women are there helping each other care for children, the sick, and the elderly, while the men are out at guerrilla bootcamp. If organizations talked about men all the time, people would wonder if the aid was actually helping or just making things worse.

Fair? Maybe not. But you’ll have a difficult time trying to convince the public that men need to be taken care of just as much as women and children.

Comment on Poverty and Worldly Passions by Girls Only? « Igneous Quill

Girls Only? « Igneous Quill — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:02:12 +0000

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Comment on The Dignity and Death of a Child Worker by The Dignity and Death of a Child Worker. «

The Dignity and Death of a Child Worker. « — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:26:47 +0000

[...] 24 juli 2011 Door – ascleses – vindt deze informatie belangrijk om met u te delen- He was 10 years old, the main "actor" in a documentary about child labor in Brazil, and he was washed away in a flood and died three days before the short film premiered. His name was José Deyvison Fernandes and he lived with his mother at the Mutirão neighborhood dump in Campina Grande, Paraíba. In the early hours of July 17, 2011 heavy rains brought flooding that collapsed his home and washed him away. His mother managed to survive. His body wa … Read More [...]

Comment on Dealing With Brazil’s Sex Trade by Stolen Lives: Jaycee Dugard’s Story…and Those Yet Untold « Igneous Quill

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:14:23 +0000

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Comment on Christmas Wrap and Slave Trafficking: Getting Youth Involved to Help Rapha House by Stolen Lives: Jaycee Dugard’s Story…and Those Yet Untold « Igneous Quill

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:20:58 +0000

[...] Christmas Wrap and Slave Trafficking: Getting Youth Involved to Help Rapha House [...]