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Emancipating Spirit: Decolonizing the Caribbean Religious Experience.

Authors :
Bernard, April
Source :
Wadabagei: A Journal of the Caribbean & Its Diasporas; Spring/Summer2008, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p49-64, 16p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article assess movement toward rediscovering an authentic religious collective consciousness in the Caribbean. It discusses the legacy of slavery on religious expression in the region, which includes the prevalence of Anglo or Eurocentric Christianity. It is noted that decolonizing theology is the conscious effort to redress the illusion of freedom fostered by Anglo religious practice and replace it with a transcended reality. Reflections are provided on the role of religion in responding to the call for freedom, transcendence and unity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10915753
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Wadabagei: A Journal of the Caribbean & Its Diasporas
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34878682