Roma Christians in Times of Crises: Social Impact of Faith During a Pandemic and War

Wachsmuth, Melody J. (2023) Roma Christians in Times of Crises: Social Impact of Faith During a Pandemic and War. Review of Ecumenical Studies Sibiu, 14 (3). 514 -538. ISSN eISSN 2359-8107

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Abstract

Roma communities in Eastern Europe have long experienced socio-political and religious marginalization, a current phenomenon resulting from complex factors spanning over centuries. !e rise of evangelical and Pentecostal movements among the Roma over the last decades have contributed to social uplift and more integration in certain contexts. However, societies in crisis are often an unexpected gauge to assess realities and tensions–in this case, the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 revealed the deep suspicion and prejudice still existing toward the Roma. Nonetheless, a number of Roma Pentecostals and Baptists became actively involved in responding to both crises. First placing the relationship between religion, society, and the Roma in historical context, this paper will explore how Christian Roma reacted to the dual crises and the implications for their relationship to the wider church and society,

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Europe, Eastern Europe, Roma, Gypsy, Pentecostalism, Evangelicalism, COVID-19, War, Ukraine, Refugees, Integration, Pentecostal Theology
Subjects:	B Mission Theology/Theory > Contextualization/Inculturation B Mission Theology/Theory > Identity Issues B Mission Theology/Theory > Spirituality B Mission Theology/Theory > Human Development H Social Sciences and Roma Christianity > Sociology G Christian Traditions/ Denominations > Evangelicals G Christian Traditions/ Denominations > Pentecostal
Divisions:	Eastern Europe
Depositing User:	Jelena Bakic
Date Deposited:	21 Dec 2023 08:02
Last Modified:	21 Dec 2023 08:02
URI:	https://rocprints.rockcentre.org/id/eprint/636

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