‘I’LL BUY YOUR DENOMINATION’

Carl Chambers  |  World
Date posted:  1 Aug 2016
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‘I’LL BUY YOUR DENOMINATION’

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The church in Cuba faces huge challenges as doors with the US re-open.

Recent news concerning Cuba appears to be unreservedly positive. President Obama visited earlier in the year – the first such visit by a sitting US president since 1928. This follows the renewal of diplomatic relations in December 2014, a deal brokered by the Pope. American cruise ships have begun to arrive. In April, residents of the capital Havana were thrilled by the first filming of some scenes for the Hollywood action film Fast & Furious 8.

Rocked by change?

Yet, with such positive changes, there are big potential dangers for the country, not least for the church. Experience in other countries across the world suggests that when there is substantial and rapid change, the church can equally be rocked and not always for the good.

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