RT Article
T1 Idolatry: A Reading Key for the Market Economy?
JF Dialog
VO 55
IS 1
SP 25
OP 30
A1 Sung, Jung Mo 1957-
LA English
YR 2016
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1565606744
AB This article proposes that theology can and must have a significant role in understanding current economic-social reality. Using examples that portray the frequent use of religious terms among executives, economists, and political and social analysts, it shows that the discourse of the market system assumes a dogmatic faith in the market and that the theological concept of idolatry can be very useful in unveiling the system's fascination and sacrificial character.
K1 capitalism as religion
K1 idolatry of market
K1 Liberation Theology
K1 Sacrifice
K1 theology and economy
DO 10.1111/dial.12221