Q&A: What is "T.H.U.M.B."? ("T" for TRIBAL)

In today's quick question, we're starting a new series about global religions, shared from a Christian mission-minded worldview. How do we teach our children and teenagers about what other religions believe? In this mini-episode, Ann Dunagan shares an introduction about Tribal Religions beliefs (also known as "Animism").

• Here is "Highlights of World Religions" from Teaching With God's Heart for the World, Volume 2, (by Ann Dunagan) which includes several pages about Tribal/Animism and explaining this religious belief to young people,from a biblical perspective. Included are basic beliefs, how to pray for people from remote tribal religions, and encouraging spiritual caution and prayer when learning about ancient religions -- introduced through popular family movies (such as Pocahontas, Moana, Avatar, or The Lion King), or in historical displays honoring ancient cultures and native religious practices.

Recommended mission books:

• Eternity in their Hearts by Don Richardson
• Peace Child, by Don Richardson
• Bruchko, by Bruce Olsen