Spirituality

Idle: a word that is used to describe something empty, unmoving and lazy. Although this is used to describe many things in a literal sense, it seems to be a word that perfectly embodies the essence of today's Christian. In a society that has become increasingly self interested, it is becoming difficult to focus our attention on anyone else. A common question that has probably entered your ear at least once during the Christmas holidays is "What are you doing with your life after school is over?" It is easy to answer how we always have.

As Christmas quickly approaches, we are reminded of Christ’s advent. However, such celebrations must be put aside until the academic fall semester ends. For some, this means Christmas must be neglected until December 22. For public elementary and high schools, students must wait until December 23 before they can get into the 'Spirit of Christmas'. So what does this mean for Christians?

It’s a Friday night and a group of students have decided to do something radically different from the usual Friday night activities. Did they prank a neighbour’s dorm? No, that is not really unusual. How about visit Hess Village? Let’s be honest, this is far from unusual. What about holding a Friday night study party? While this truly is unusual, it is not the answer that I am looking for.

I will never forget my first day in Theater 100. Our teacher informed the class that we would spend a lot of time in “dance circles.” Along the outskirts of the room the class formed a circle, with the exclusion of one person placed in the center. The music started and everyone danced however the music led them, including the individual at the center. This person was to act as the inspiration for the movements of the other students.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, Invisible Children, a non-profit, non-governmental organization came to Redeemer University-College to raise awareness for the desperate need of support in Northern Uganda and the Congo.

For 20 years Joseph Kony has led the Lord’s Resistance Army, invading villages, attacking families and abducting children to join the army. Northern Uganda has received current relative peace, but the rebel’s army has now infiltrated the Congo and is continuing to brutalize and attack.

The time has come. My heart starts pounding faster, louder – I can hear it in my ears. The second I step off the plane and feel the heat envelope me, beads of sweat begin to pool on my forehead, dripping into my eyes. I swat a mosquito on my arm. I have arrived in Accra, Ghana.