Date

8-29-2024

Department

School of Music

Degree

Master of Arts in Music and Worship (MA)

Chair

Jerry Newman

Keywords

Cuba, Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Raul Castro, Christian, Jesus, Christian Church, Communism, Marxism, Leninism, Socialism, Sergio Arce, Santeria, Persecution, Atheism, Education, Cuban Public Education, Joe Marti, Church Persecution, Theology, Conformed Theology, Phenomenological, Constructivist Worldview, Holy Bible, Scriptures, Word of God, Bible, Ethnography, Causality Affect, Religious Freedom, Ronald Reagan, Marxist-Leninist, Maranatha Church, Carlos Baliño, Proletariat, Capitalism, United States, Bourgeoisie, Karl Marx, Frederick Engels, The Communist Manifesto, Atheists, Gnostics, Manichaeans, Holy Spirit, Catholic Church, Baptist Church, Presbyterian Church, Seventh Day Adventist, Protestant Church, Priests, Nuns, Pastors, Church Leadership, Prison, Assemblies of God, Church of God Cleveland, Church of God Prophecy, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Methodist, Nazarene, Quaker, Cuban Dictatorship, Reverend Lleonart, Pastor Obed Millan, Pastor Noble Alexander, Open Doors, Pope

Disciplines

Liturgy and Worship | Music

Abstract

The claims that religious freedom in Cuba can coexist alongside the Communist, Marxist, Socialist regime without hindrance contradicts the Word of God and eyewitness testimonies of those who serve in the Cuban Christian church. Church pastors in Cuba often suffer imprisonment as long as twenty years before being allowed to return to their homes and communities. This study regains the views of countless pastors and those serving in churches throughout Cuba, whose opinions concerning Christians who put themselves in harm’s way against the communist authorities are expurgated. Using the qualitative research paradigm, this study utilizes qualitative artistic and creative research to explore previously undocumented perspectives on the lives of Cuban Christians both during and after the communist takeover. This work is essential in highlighting how the worship of God can serve to attract individuals who may not have otherwise engaged in religious practices in Cuba. The project explores the relationship between Christians and the communist regime in Cuba and how it has impacted their theology and way of life. By examining the effects of Communism on the Christian church in Cuba, this research model may be utilized to conduct investigative, narrative, and convergent research methods, which expands our understanding of this topic. In addition, researchers may discover similar tactics used by other governments worldwide, including the United States of America.

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