Holy Families? Religion, Sacrifice and Family Violence

This essay examines how family violence, the divinization of the family and the religious call to sacrifice are interrelated. Could a Christian-theological perspective on the meaning of the cross in some way prevent religion from being a legitimization of family violence? Drawing on René Girard'...

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Autore principale: Dillen, Annemie 1978- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Sage 2006
In: Irish theological quarterly
Anno: 2006, Volume: 71, Fascicolo: 3/4, Pagine: 260-271
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Riepilogo:This essay examines how family violence, the divinization of the family and the religious call to sacrifice are interrelated. Could a Christian-theological perspective on the meaning of the cross in some way prevent religion from being a legitimization of family violence? Drawing on René Girard's thought, the author shows how the cross of Jesus can be liberating for people in the light of the danger of family violence.
ISSN:1752-4989
Comprende:Enthalten in: Irish theological quarterly
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0021140006075747