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colonization of mind
empire
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liberation theology
post-colonialism
religion global perspectives
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- ISBN 9781978711372
- Weight: 608g
- Dimensions: 160 x 239mm
- Publication Date: 14 Mar 2022
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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In Resisting Occupation, international scholars discuss the radical denial of human flourishing caused by the occupation of mind, body, spirit, and land. They explore how religious perspectives can be, and often are, constructed by occupiers to justify their actions, perpetuate exploitation, and domesticate indigenous landholders. In the name of Christianization and civilization, which has proven to be a global phenomenon beyond time and space, a consistent domestication process is established. The colonized are taught to want, to yearn for, and to embrace their occupation, seeing themselves through the eyes of their colonizers. Writing from different spots around the globe, the scholars of this book demonstrate how occupation, a synonym for empire, is manifested within their social context and reveal unity in their struggle for liberation. Recognizing that where there is oppression, there is resistance, the contributors turn to religion. While questioning the logic, rationale, theology, and epistemology of the empire’s religion, they nonetheless seek the liberative response of resistance – at times using the very religion of the occupiers.
Miguel A. De La Torre is professor of social ethics and Latino/a Studies at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado.
Mitri Raheb is the founder and president of Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture in Bethlehem.
