Political Theology On Edge: Ruptures Of Justice... · Premium & Top-Rated
Traditional political theology often focuses on the "sovereign"—the one who decides on the exception. This book challenges that narrow view. Instead of looking for a top-down authority to save us, contributors like and Austin Roberts explore the "Anthropocene" as a planetary machine that requires a new kind of political and religious imagination. 2. Ruptures and Social Movements
Scholars like Mehmet Karabela and Balbinder Singh Bhogal broaden the scope, investigating what is truly "political" about non-Western traditions.
Justice isn't a static goal in this volume; it is a "rupture." The book engages deeply with current social movements to show how theology takes flesh in real-world practices: Political Theology on Edge: Ruptures of Justice...
Larry L. Welborn and others look at "affect theory," examining how our shared feelings—from greed and pride to compassion—shape our policies and institutions. 3. Global and Multi-Religious Perspectives
If you're looking to dive deeper into how faith and politics collide in an age of climate collapse, you can find the full volume at Fordham University Press or Amazon. Welborn and others look at "affect theory," examining
Theology at the Precipice: Finding Justice in the Anthropocene
The "edge" here refers to the literal ecological cliff we are standing on. The contributors argue that the planet itself is now a primary theological actor that forces us to rethink our cohabitation. The Takeaway Political Theology on Edge: Ruptures of Justice...
There is no "theoretical trick" or "spiritual somersault" that will rescue us from our current precipice. Instead, Political Theology on Edge invites us to stay in the rupture—to look at the cracks in our systems as sites where new forms of justice and belief can emerge.