Discerning urban spiritualities: Tahrir Square, Occupy Wall Street and the idols of global market capitalism

Discernment might be said to be a process of searching for meaning in the light of an (un) articulated Absolute. This search takes place in the tension between the private and public spheres of life, mostly mitigated by a community. Intermediate communities, such as churches or social movements, con...

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Main Author: Du Toit, Calvyn C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Univ. [2015]
In: Verbum et ecclesia
Year: 2015, Volume: 36, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-5
IxTheo Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
AZ New religious movements
NCE Business ethics
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Urban Discourses
B Public Spirituality
B Discernment
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