Embodied Idolatry - A Critique of Christian Nationalism

Zusatztext What an education! Kyle leads us slowly but with great sure-footedness through some of the most challenging of modern thinkers in order to open us up to that most timely of gifts: the ability to engage in self-critical thinking about who we are and where our life together is taking us. Highly recommended. Informationen zum Autor By Kyle Edward Haden Klappentext This bookis a critique of Christian nationalism and an analysis of Christian theological ethics and practice in the US. Utilizing Pierre Bourdieu's sociology and René Girard's mimetic theories, Haden identifies the problematic dynamics of US Christians embodying idolatrous ideological beliefs and calls for Christian conversion from such practices. Zusammenfassung This book is a critique of Christian nationalism and an analysis of Christian theological ethics and practice in the US. Utilizing Pierre Bourdieu’s sociology and René Girard’s mimetic theories, Haden identifies the problematic dynamics of US Christians embodying idolatrous ideological beliefs and calls for Christian conversion from such practices. Inhaltsverzeichnis AcknowledgmentsIntroduction1 Embodied Habitus2 Emotions, Feelings, and Desires3 Identity Needs and Mimetic Desire4 Ideology, Beliefs, and Social/Group Influence5 Jesus' Summons to Hospitality and Table Fellowship6 Nationalism as IdolatryConclusionBibliographyIndexAbout the Author

List of contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Embodied Habitus
2 Emotions, Feelings, and Desires
3 Identity Needs and Mimetic Desire
4 Ideology, Beliefs, and Social/Group Influence
5 Jesus' Summons to Hospitality and Table Fellowship
6 Nationalism as Idolatry
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

About the author

Kyle Edward Haden is assistant professor of Theology and Franciscan studies at St. Bonaventure University.

Product details

• Authors: Kyle Edward Haden
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9781793611093
• ISBN: 978-1-79361-109-3
• No. of pages: 174
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, Nationalism, RELIGION / Christian Theology / Anthropology, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Religious groups: social & cultural aspects, Social groups: religious groups and communities