RT Article
T1 Abusing Youth: Theologically Understanding Youth Through Misunderstanding Disability
JF Journal of disability & religion
VO 22
IS 4
SP 426
OP 451
A1 Langford, Michael D.
LA English
YR 2018
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1663287910
AB Young people and folks who are disabled have a lot in common. Often, both groups are considered to lack certain characteristics that would qualify them as being "normal," as defined by a culturo-scientific anthropology. However, this delimitation, which leads to abusive exclusion and marginalization, might find theological healing. This article first examines the problematic definition of "disability," and how theology at times has been used to buttress that definition. In response, a theological anthropology is then suggested that allows for difference of ability, leading to a theological model of disability. Finally, in light of the commonality between disability and youth, this same theological anthropology offers a theological model of youth that allows for the affirmation of young people's full humanity and belonging.
K1 Theological Anthropology
K1 Disability Studies
K1 Practical Theology
K1 Systematic Theology
K1 Youth Ministry
DO 10.1080/23312521.2018.1540959