Prosper, consume and be saved
A Sydney-based megachurch with global reach, well-known for its “prosperity gospel” of financial acquisition, has developed an additional strand: a detailed theology of consumption. The affinity between a theology of guilt-free—indeed, obligatory—consumption and late capitalism goes some way towards...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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Sage
[2013]
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Critical research on religion
Anno: 2013, Volume: 1, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 108-115 |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Hillsong
B Prosperity Gospel B Religion And Politics B envy evangelism B theology of consumption |
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| Riepilogo: | A Sydney-based megachurch with global reach, well-known for its “prosperity gospel” of financial acquisition, has developed an additional strand: a detailed theology of consumption. The affinity between a theology of guilt-free—indeed, obligatory—consumption and late capitalism goes some way towards explaining the attraction this minority strand of Christianity holds for politicians, including those without personal religious commitments, in a secular electorate. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-3040 |
| Comprende: | Enthalten in: Critical research on religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/2050303213476108 |