A Theology of the Drug War

William A. Walker III

doi:10.5771/9781978706491

A Theology of the Drug War

Globalization, Violence, and Salvation

1. Edition 2019

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doi.org/10.5771/9781978706491
ISBN print: 978-1-9787-0648-4
ISBN online: 978-1-9787-0649-1
Lexington, Lanham Lexington, Lanham

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Abstract

This book is a political and theological reflection on the violence and injustice that has taken place in Mexico and Central America since 2006 as a result of the drug war. In order to understand and respond to this conflict in the age of globalization, William A. Walker III combines the work of philosopher Enrique Dussel and theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar to develop a theology of the drug war that transcends both a Eurocentric conception of the world and a merely political account of salvation. Walker also highlights examples of Christian and church-based approaches to practicing neighborliness and resistance to drug trade-related violence, challenging both Christians and non-Christians to participate in the creation of a more just and merciful society.

Schlagworte

drug war enrique dussel salvation liberation theology globalization hans urs von balthasar political economy political theology theological aesthetics transmodern

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i–xiv Preface i–xiv
1–16 Introduction 1–16
17–44 1 Globalization and the U.S.-Mexico Drug War 17–44
45–68 2 Resources for a Transmodern Political Theology 45–68
69–94 3 Resources for a Transmodern Political Theology 69–94
95–122 4 Atonement, Event and Paradox in Political Theology 95–122
123–148 5 Salvation as Ecclesial Neighborliness and Resistance 123–148
149–160 Bibliography 149–160
161–170 Index 161–170
171–171 About the Author 171–171

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