Racism and God-Talk: A Latino/a Perspective2011 Winner of the Book Awards Contest in the Discipline of Theology Presented by Alpha Sigma Nu |
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... the intersection of two or more cultures has persisted throughout human history. Cultural identity, an intangible and fluid reality, often solidifies in response to threats to the unifying identity of a group, stimulating 1 Introduction.
... realities embodied in the church, Christian theology acknowledges the sinfulness of the faith community without abandoning its core salvific message. Accordingly, the role of the contemporary theologian parallels that of the prophets of ...
... reality of a divided church confirms that —in spite of shared sources and norms—inherited cultural frameworks indelibly shape theological traditions. Therefore, recognizing the existing plurality of perspectives within the church ...
... reality in its fullness. Because cultural/ethnic identity is intertwined with religious/ theological identity, a comprehensive academic study of race and racism in the United States ought to include insights from Christian theological ...
... realities. Embodying an alternative model of theology—one that openly ex- presses its deepest theological commitments, remains respectful of pluralist concerns, and rejects coercion as a means of affecting political change in a ...
Contents
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The Theological Response | 151 |
Toward a Mestizo Church | 236 |
Notes | 251 |
Index | 291 |
About the Author | 297 |