How Roman Catholic Theology Can Transform Male Violence Against Women

Author : Michael O'Sullivan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : RELIGION
ISBN : 0773418636

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How Roman Catholic Theology Can Transform Male Violence Against Women by Michael O'Sullivan Pdf

This book articulates a Roman Catholic theological understanding concerning salvation in Jesus Christ that can be transformative of physical and sexual male violence against women across the world. It identifies key elements for a working definition of such complex violence, and highlights the pervasiveness and seriousness of the violence with quantitative data. For the Catholic believer the violence is graver still because a Catholic component can often be identified in the violence. This component is illustrated in the book by qualitative data about Catholic women who suffered incest. Employing the foundational and methodological framework of the praxis of authenticity in consciousness that Bernard Lonergan has identified, and that everyone can verify in their own experience, as well as its specifically Christian conversion component, the book provides grounds for making the situation of violence a theological matter. The bookOCOs argument progresses by following LonerganOCOs definition that theology functions to mediate between a religion and a culture and that the function of OCysystematicsOCO in method in theology is to construct contextualised understandings for the sake of OCydoing the truth in love.OCO Theological meanings transformative of the situation of violence are elaborated in the book in terms of how to conceive salvation in Jesus Christ. Such an understanding of salvation is constructed by drawing firstly on meanings for salvation in scripture that are dialectically opposed to destructive meanings that the Catholic women, who suffered incest, referred to above received and believed concerning salvation. Insight into these biblical meanings is deepened by drawing on the theologies of salvation of Karl Rahner, Gustavo Gutierrez, and feminist responses to GutierrezOCOs theology. The transformative meaning for salvation is developed further by addressing the issues of the male Jesus as saviour and his violent death of redemption in ways that can serve the struggle to stop male violence against women. The book ends by drawing attention to recent documents on male violence against women by Church leaders that make specific reference to a transformative role for theologians and by calling for third level theology colleges to take account of the pertinent violence as a theological imperative and to collaborate with others in the field of concern as part of the function of theology."

Author : Birgit Weyel,Wilhelm Gräb,Emmanuel Lartey,Cas Wepener
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110618396

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International Handbook of Practical Theology by Birgit Weyel,Wilhelm Gräb,Emmanuel Lartey,Cas Wepener Pdf

Practical theology has outgrown its traditional pastoral paradigm. The articles in this handbook recognize that faith, spirituality, and lived religion, within and beyond institutional communities, refer to realms of cultures, ritual practices, and symbolic orders, whose boundaries are not clearly defined and whose contents are shifting. The International Handbook of Practical Theology offers insightful transcultural conceptions of religion and religious matters gathered from various cultures and traditions of faith. The first section presents ‘concepts of religion’. Chapters have to do with considerations of the conceptualizing of religion in the fields of ‘anthropology’, ‘community’, ‘family’, ‘institution’, ‘law’, ‘media’, and ‘politics’ among others. The second section is dedicated to case studies of ‘religious practices’ from the perspective of their actors. The third section presents major theoretical discourses that explore the globally significant diversity and multiplicity of religion. Altogether, sixty-one authors from different parts of the world encourage a rethinking of religious practice in an expanded, transcultural, globalized, and postcolonial world.

Author : Bernadette Flanagan,Sharon Thornton
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441125170

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The Bloomsbury Guide to Pastoral Care by Bernadette Flanagan,Sharon Thornton Pdf

One-stop reference work for clergy, pastoral workers, and all those in caring professions for whom healing and spiritual growth in the midst of daily life challenges is important.

Author : Gregory Baker
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498590655

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Disaffiliating Ministry by Gregory Baker Pdf

This book explores the shifting role of the minister in light of the experiences of college men in the United States. Young men frequently struggle to know what it means to be a man and doubt that churches can supply the meaning and direction for which they hunger. These men are not necessarily lost, but they do need a certain kind of spiritual accompaniment that is likely to push many ministers outside of postures and practices with which they have grown comfortable. This interdisciplinary work draws together feminist and masculinist theories, contemporary practices in campus ministry, recent literature on religious deconversion and individual interviews with college men in order to argue for new ways amid the practice of ministry. This work invites ministers to become more apophatic—to grow comfortable with moving away from clarity and to adopt ungrasping postures of ministry that attend to the unfolding theology of the individual. This repositions campus ministers to support young adults from a range of spiritual commitments. Disaffiliating Ministry invites ministers to eliminate wasteful ministerial habits, to explore new ministry practices and to enjoy the freedom of accompanying young men in processes of leaving behind attitudes and actions that cease to be life giving while deepening in faith, courage and responsibility for others.

Author : SamuelD. Rima
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351548021

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Spiritual Capital by SamuelD. Rima Pdf

Presenting a thorough, comprehensive theory of spiritual capital based on solid academic research, 'Spiritual Capital' serves to reinforce and amplify the notion of a moral economic core that is beginning to feature in contemporary economic arguments. In this rare major work wholly dedicated to the subject of spiritual capital, Sam Rima explains the desperate need for revolutionary and transformational thinking in the area of economic policy and practice and makes the case for a new moral foundation to business and economics that directly addresses today's financial and business crisis. Writing in an accessible style, and drawing on examples from several continents, Rima explains spiritual capital theory in terms of the resources needed for its creation, how it is formed, how it can be invested and what the return on investment can be. The book provides practical tools for measuring a personal or organizational store of spiritual capital, along with clear guidelines on how to engage in spiritual capital formation. These will benefit business leaders interested in developing viable and sustainable enterprises capable of avoiding the disconnection between economic policy and social reality. There are also recommendations here for policy makers regarding the macro application of spiritual capital theory. This important contribution to Gower's Transformation and Innovation Series will appeal to business leaders and policy makers, academicians and students in the fields of sociology, theology, and economics, and anyone interested in social and economic justice issues, social innovation, and corporate social responsibility.

Author : SamuelD. Rima
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351548014

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Spiritual Capital by SamuelD. Rima Pdf

Presenting a thorough, comprehensive theory of spiritual capital based on solid academic research, 'Spiritual Capital' serves to reinforce and amplify the notion of a moral economic core that is beginning to feature in contemporary economic arguments. In this rare major work wholly dedicated to the subject of spiritual capital, Sam Rima explains the desperate need for revolutionary and transformational thinking in the area of economic policy and practice and makes the case for a new moral foundation to business and economics that directly addresses today's financial and business crisis. Writing in an accessible style, and drawing on examples from several continents, Rima explains spiritual capital theory in terms of the resources needed for its creation, how it is formed, how it can be invested and what the return on investment can be. The book provides practical tools for measuring a personal or organizational store of spiritual capital, along with clear guidelines on how to engage in spiritual capital formation. These will benefit business leaders interested in developing viable and sustainable enterprises capable of avoiding the disconnection between economic policy and social reality. There are also recommendations here for policy makers regarding the macro application of spiritual capital theory. This important contribution to Gower's Transformation and Innovation Series will appeal to business leaders and policy makers, academicians and students in the fields of sociology, theology, and economics, and anyone interested in social and economic justice issues, social innovation, and corporate social responsibility.

Author : Andy J. Johnson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781493922666

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Religion and Men's Violence Against Women by Andy J. Johnson Pdf

This reference offers the nuanced understanding and practical guidance needed to address domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in diverse religious communities. Introductory chapters sort through the complexities, from abusers' distorting of sacred texts to justifying their actions to survivors' conflicting feelings toward their faith. The core of the book surveys findings on gender violence across Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Eastern, and Indigenous traditions--both attitudes that promote abuse and spiritual resources that can be used to promote healing. Best practices are included for appropriate treatment of survivors, their children, and abusers; and for partnering with communities and clergy toward stemming violence against women. Among the topics featured: Ecclesiastical policies vs. lived social relationships: gender parity, attitudes, and ethics. Women’s spiritual struggles and resources to cope with intimate partner aggression. Christian stereotypes and violence against North America’s native women. Addressing intimate partner violence in rural church communities. Collaboration between community service agencies and faith-based institutions. Providing hope in faith communities: creating a domestic violence policy for families. Religion and Men's Violence against Women will gain a wide audience among psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and other mental health professionals who treat religious clients or specialize in treating survivors and perpetrators of domestic and intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual assault, rape, or human trafficking.

Author : Carol J. Adams,Marie Fortune
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826408303

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Violence Against Women and Children by Carol J. Adams,Marie Fortune Pdf

Violence against women and children has reached epidemic proportions. It cuts across all economic strata and is found in our urban centers and the farthest corners of the nation. This is the only sourcebook on domestic violence for clergy and counselors.

Author : Jean-Djosir Djopkang
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783867418867

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Physical Violence against Women in Domestic Situations by Jean-Djosir Djopkang Pdf

The question of physical violence against women in domestic situations is all about the overlooked or neglected societal problem whereas it causes some unimaginable harm to women. It seems to be the unlawful practice that trespasses the law and goes unpunished in some societies. While the defenders of human rights argue that violence against a human being, for whatsoever reason and under whatsoever condition is a violation of a human right, an assault, a crime, the domestic violence against women seems to slip easily through the net of that universally accepted convention (law). To state this in a clear language, one can simply say that violence is an act that is undesirable and unwanted in human dealings be it outside or within the domestic settings. Owing to the fact that the homes as a setting for familial living are hoped to be known for the perpetration and the manifestation of unconditional love among the family members, presumably the place par excellence for human living, how could someone explain the perpetration such an atrocious and abhorrent act be in these places? Many explanatory hypotheses have been stated; sexism, kyriarchy... But whatever the reason behind the phenomenon of domestic violence against women could be, the truth of the matter reminds that physical violence in the homes is undesired and is an assault like any other form of violence, it’s dreadful and should be done away with. It is disheartening and disgustful to observe that some women even up today, are still living in fear under the perpetual threats of beats in a place that they dreamed and hoped to be the place par excellence for peace, love and serenity. If the Universal Declaration of human rights states that men and women are born equal in right and dignity, this ideology and the likes are simply unjust and unfair. Nevertheless, if men and women of course are willing, this situation can change and it has to change indeed. The fight against physical domestic violence against women is never a fight of women against men, it is rather a fight of all human beings against some tendencies and ideologies that hinder a peaceful and harmonious living-together both in the homes and in the societies. Therefore, all the competent forces, powers and organisations need to be mobilised to join together their efforts in order to conquer this unwanted but tolerated crime. The relationship between men and women in the homes should not and cannot be based on power control of the partner; violence is simply an act that is uncalled for in human dealings. Men and women need to be schooled both culturally and formally in that regard.

Author : Christie Cozad Neuger,James Newton Poling
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781317787396

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Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women by Christie Cozad Neuger,James Newton Poling Pdf

Promote effective partnerships between men and women to end domestic violence! Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women examines the experiences of 12 practicing counselors who call on their religious training to form partnerships between men and women that promote an end to domestic violence. In both religious and secular settings, the bulk of the work done to end violence against women is done by women—survivors who have become activists and advocates who have been touched by the witness of survivors. Motivating and educating men to share the everyday work of domestic violence shelters, rape crisis counseling, and abuse prevention is essential. This book challenges traditional images of masculinity, exploring effective—and ineffective—methods of helping men face their own sexism and change their behavior toward the goal of ending domestic violence. Each contributor to Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women approached the concept of man/woman partnerships working to end domestic violence and sexual assault with the following questions in mind: In your experience and social world have you seen creative partnerships between men and women that made a difference? Have you seen men in counseling struggle to change their views on gender in order to become reliable allies in the fight to end violence against women? How can religion become a resource for men working to become allies with women? What strategies can men use to help end violence against women? Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women includes contributions from Paul Kivel, cofounder of the Oakland Men's Project and of Gvarim: Bay Area Jewish Men Against Violence; David Livingston, author of Healing Violent Men: A Model for Christian Communities; Al Miles, author of Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Should Know; and Richard Wallace Jr., editor of the Journal of Ministry in Addiction & Recovery (Haworth). Each essay presents practical and theoretical ideas, guidelines for partnerships, and insightful information on sexual and domestic violence. Topics addressed include: Jewish male violence holding Christian men accountable for domestic violence shared experiences of batterers and the people who treat them premarital preparation the dynamics of power in pastoral care engaging Scripture with male abusers helping men become pro-feminist Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women is an essential resource for counselors, social workers, clergy, laypersons, and anyone else working to end domestic violence and sexual abuse against women.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004513204

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Sisters, Mothers, Daughters: Pentecostal Perspectives on Violence against Women by Anonim Pdf

This volume explores issues and themes related to violence against women. The contributing authors approach the topic from a Pentecostal perspective both in the way they assess the pervasiveness and urgency of the problem and in the solutions they propose.

Author : Damasus C. Okoro
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781725265714

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African Women and the Shame and Pain of Infertility by Damasus C. Okoro Pdf

In African Women and the Shame and Pain of Infertility: An Ethico-Cultural Study of Christian Response to Childlessness among the Igbo People of West Africa, Okoro discusses the shipwreck that is associated with infertility in marriage in Africa. Within this space, childlessness places a big question mark on a woman's femininity and the self-esteem of the man. The stigma of infertility most often leads to social isolation and humiliation, particularly of married women, even when the source of infertility may not have come from them. Unfortunately, this situation goes against the highly valued Igbo ethical principle of onye aghala nwanne ya, meaning "no kith or kin should be left behind." Therefore, the purpose of the book is to help married people in Igbo land and Africa at large to appropriate this indigenous principle in their response to the problem of infertility. To attain this, the author critically evaluates discrimination and oppression of infertile couples, particularly women, and shedding light on the paradoxes found in Igbo cultural expressions. He employs a constructive, ethical, cultural, religious, contextual, and theological approach that explores important Igbo religious paradigms like Chi (an Igbo religio-cultural understanding of personal destiny) and Ani (the feminine deity in-charge of the land and fertility) to argue the case for the liberation and integration of infertile couples.

Author : Pineda-Madrid, Nancy
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587689185

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Theologizing in an Insurgent Key by Pineda-Madrid, Nancy Pdf

The author argues that violence against women today requires a rethinking of salvation. Yet, to make this case necessitates an understanding of violence against women in its particularity without which the author's argument, at best, will only limp along, falling flat, or remain an exercise in abstraction.

Author : Margaret Pfeil and Tobias L. Winright
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Violence
ISBN : 9781608331314

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Violence, Transformation, and The Sacred: "They shall be called Children of God" by Margaret Pfeil and Tobias L. Winright Pdf

Author : Joan Filemoni-Tofaeono,Lydia Johnson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781315478630

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Reweaving the Relational Mat by Joan Filemoni-Tofaeono,Lydia Johnson Pdf

Reweaving the Relational Mat is an integrative response to the problem of violence against women which grounds theological and sociological analysis in the praxis of Oceanian Christian women's experiences of violence. It focuses on the collusion of the church in the problem of violence against women by critiquing the ways in which its theology and practices have contributed to 'power-over' ways of relating. Employing the Oceanian metaphor of weaving the mat, the analysis 'unravels' the 'patriarchal relational mat,' paving the way for a constructive 'reweaving' of a Christocentric 'egalitarian relational mat.' The study begins by unravelling the correlation between violence and the ideology of patriarchy. It then highlights the various strands of violence against women, and examines the complex mosaic of socio-cultural sources and manifestations of violence against women in Oceania. This leads to an analysis of the interwoven strands of religion and violence, focusing particularly on the church's captivity to patriarchy. The ensuing explication of problematic theological and biblical interpretations and church practices ends with a critique of male clergy power, particularly as it functions in the Oceanian context. This leads to an examination of the relationship between flawed theological education and violence against women. Case studies of violence against women in the Oceanian theological education setting are analysed. The subsequent 'reweaving of the relational mat' issues forth in specific challenges to church leaders, theological educators and church women.