Finding God in Our Bodies: Theology from the Perspective of People with Disabilities, Part II
Places of worship and religious theologies do not include and often misrepresent the experiences of persons with disabilities. The author explores the bias toward “ability” present in traditional Christian theology. Creamer suggests that experiences of disability need not be understood as either a c...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
1995
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| In: |
Journal of religion in disability & rehabilitation
Year: 1995, Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 67-87 |
| Further subjects: | B
Inclusive
B communities of faith B perspectives B Awareness B Traditional |
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| Summary: | Places of worship and religious theologies do not include and often misrepresent the experiences of persons with disabilities. The author explores the bias toward “ability” present in traditional Christian theology. Creamer suggests that experiences of disability need not be understood as either a curse or blessing, but rather can become a source for theological reflection. Traditional theological categories such as the person of God, the ministry of Jesus, eschatology, sin, and healing are challenged and enriched by the perspectives of people with disabilities. This hermeneutical discussion between theology and disability calls the church to act justly and invites each of us to reflect on our own embodied experiences of God and the world. |
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| ISSN: | 2376-5062 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion in disability & rehabilitation
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1300/J445V02N02_07 |