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Jesus Lives in Me: Pentecostal Conversions, Witchcraft Confessions, and Gendered Power in the Trobriand Islands
The village of Sinaketa, in the Trobriand Islands of Papua New Guinea, has long had a reputation for the power of its witches, but today this village is also one of the strongholds of the newly arrived Christian RevivalChurch (CRC), a Pentecostal denomination. Some women in Sinaketa confess that they are witches, something formerly unthinkable, as this could never be publicly acknowledged, but claim that as born again Christians they have to pray away the evil that resides within them and would otherwise compel them to behave immorally. In this paper, I examine what this means in terms of ideas about belief, power, the body, and relationality wherein Jesus (goodness/modernity/individual responsibility) is seen to replace witchcraft (evil/past/relational responsibility) in a physical as well as metaphysical sense. I examine the contrasts here between gendered and embodied forms of power and the nature of Pentecostal Christian belief as a sort of antidote for the dark and materially unsatisfactory “old ways” and its implications for the relational forms of personhood and exchange that underpin traditional Trobriand sociality.
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Pentecostalism and Witchcraft Spiritual Warfare in Africa and Melanesia
In the Papua New Guinea highlands, kumo witches see inside persons (their victims) but conceal themselves from sight. Evangelical and Pentecostal sermons often focus on these dynamics of in/visiblity: they may for example linger on ways in which Christian piety is evinced as a shine on the body that deflects the covetous and hungry gaze of witches. Members of these congregations are said to be covered by the blood of Christ, and only those who attend church will enjoy the protection that Christ’s grace affords. If witches exhibit supernatural powers of sight, they themselves are hard to see. The invisibility of witches makes possible a supernatural realm existing in parallel to everyday life, on its other ‘side,’ endangering vitality and growth of people, and putting relationships at risk. Today this invisible realm is felt to be gaining in power and growing in consequence: it threatens the patrimony of both clan and country, while also dimming peoples’ hopes for future development. Sermons elicit fears of this ‘curse’ of witches, and offer a solution: the (Pentecostal) Christian congregation alone will redeem the community. Based on fieldwork in 2013 & 2014 with people that perceive themselves as ‘cursed’ by both witchcraft and by the violent attempts of youth to ‘mobilise’ against suspected witches, this paper explores the relationship between Christian constructs of sight, sin, and social change in the PNG highlands.
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The village of Sinaketa, in the Trobriand Islands of Papua New Guinea, has long had a reputation for the power of its witches, but today this village is also one of the strongholds of the newly arrived Christian RevivalChurch (CRC), a Pentecostal denomination. Some women in Sinaketa confess that they are witches, something formerly unthinkable, as this could never be publicly acknowledged, but claim that as born again Christians they have to pray away the evil that resides within them and would otherwise compel them to behave immorally. In this paper, I examine what this means in terms of ideas about belief, power, the body, and relationality wherein Jesus (goodness/modernity/individual responsibility) is seen to replace witchcraft (evil/past/relational responsibility) in a physical as well as metaphysical sense. I examine the contrasts here between gendered and embodied forms of power and the nature of Pentecostal Christian belief as a sort of antidote for the dark and materially unsatisfactory “old ways” and its implications for the relational forms of personhood and exchange that underpin traditional Trobriand sociality.
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Reviews for "Mind over Matter: Harnessing Mental Focus with the Magic yoyl k1"
1. John - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for the Magic yoyl k1, but I was left disappointed. The build quality of the yoyl was quite poor, with the string constantly getting tangled and the yoyl itself feeling flimsy. The tricks and illusions promised were also underwhelming and didn't live up to the hype. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the Magic yoyl k1 to any serious yoyl enthusiasts.
2. Sarah - 1/5 stars - The Magic yoyl k1 was a complete waste of money. It broke within a few hours of use, and customer support was nonexistent. The tricks were incredibly difficult to master and the instructions provided were not helpful at all. Save your money and buy a better quality yoyl from a reputable brand.
3. Alex - 2/5 stars - The Magic yoyl k1 was a disappointment. The design was bland and not visually appealing, and the tricks it offered were nothing special. Additionally, the responsiveness of the yoyl was subpar, making it difficult to perform any complex tricks. Overall, there are much better yoyl options available on the market that offer more value for your money.
4. Emily - 2/5 stars - I found the Magic yoyl k1 to be quite average. The quality was mediocre, and the tricks it offered were not unique or impressive. The yoyl was also a bit too light for my liking, making it difficult to perform certain tricks that require more weight. It's an okay yoyl for beginners, but I wouldn't recommend it for more advanced players who are looking for a higher quality yoyl experience.