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Jesus’ 3rd Way

Description of Jesus 3rd Way

Jesus urges the people to find a third way to expose the ills that exists in a system that is

rooted in oppression (Chapter5 101). This third way does not mirror the evils of the oppressor

but asserts human dignity in a more civil and peaceful way that may bring the oppressors to

evaluate their actions (Chapter5 110). The third way prompts people to find creative solutions to

problems other than resorting to violence (Chapter5 108). I would give an example of how

leaders portrayed their courage at a time when the public was filled with fear of the oppressors.

Leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi explained entering jail as a bridegroom entering a bride’s

chambers. When he was arrested, a group of people congratulated the government for arresting

him. Another example may be a South African lady who was spat on by a white man and she

told him thank you. She also prompted him to spit on the children which made him speechless.

Practice of 3rd Way Principles in South Africa

The South Africans were facing discriminatory apartheid policies that segregated the

population based on Race. The South African uprising resulted into massive aggression from the

police and consequently, hundreds of men and women were killed (South Africa 0:15-0:44)).

The people were frustrated by the number of deaths which prompted a new generation of leaders

to come up with strategies that would expose the government. In Port Elizabeth, Mkhuseli Jack,

a youth organizer (South Africa 2:02-1:42) brought together people to boycott purchase of goods
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from the towns where white men sold their goods. The shops owned by the whites begun to close

proving this tactic as the most effective method (South African 7:16-8:06). The South Africans

method is an example of the third way preached by Jesus in the Bible. The South African

government evaluated their oppressive actions and released Nelson Mandela (South Africa

25:56) and eventually, the ban of apartheid.

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Works Cited

Chapter 5: Jesus’ Third Way. Pages 101-110.

South Africa. Freedom in Our Lifetime. http://content.learninghouse.com/clie nts/avi

la/courses/is-311/SouthAfrica.mp4