A Theology of the Drug War: Globalization, Violence, and Salvation

William A. Walker III

doi:10.5771/9781978706491

Summary

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.

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Edition: 1/2019
Copyright Year: 2019
ISBN-Print: 978-1-9787-0648-4
ISBN-Online: 978-1-9787-0649-1
Publisher: Lexington, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 171
Product Type: Monograph

1. Contents No access
2. Acknowledgments No access
3. Preface No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 16
1 Globalization and the U.S.-Mexico Drug War No access Pages 17 - 44
2 Resources for a Transmodern Political Theology No access Pages 45 - 68
3 Resources for a Transmodern Political Theology No access Pages 69 - 94
4 Atonement, Event and Paradox in Political Theology No access Pages 95 - 122
5 Salvation as Ecclesial Neighborliness and Resistance No access Pages 123 - 148
Bibliography No access Pages 149 - 160
Index No access Pages 161 - 170
About the Author No access Pages 171 - 171