Georgian Diaspora Shaped by American Power

Abstract This article examines the experience of the Georgian diaspora in the United States through historical, sociopolitical, and theological lenses, with particular attention to the tension between cultural preservation and assimilation. Using the story of Ruth (Ruth 1:16–17, NRSV) and key New Testament texts (Eph 5:22–33, NRSV), it highlights how migrants navigate identity, heritage, and ethical responsibility. Focusing on the interplay between homeland memory and adaptation to US sociocultural norms, the article explores the ethical and theological implications of diaspora life, demonstrating that migration is both a moral and spiritual encounter, not merely a social phenomenon.