From Substitution to Solidarity: Towards an Abolitionist Atonement Theology

The emphasis on retribution in American penal culture derives in part from our history of white supremacy and our Christian theological heritage, particularly the doctrine of substitutionary atonement. This essay considers the mutually-reinforcing ways atonement theology has acted in service of raci...

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Main Author: Bowman, Hannah (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group 2022
In: Political theology
Year: 2022, Volume: 23, Issue: 4, Pages: 362-380
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Crime / Atonement / Punishment / Solidarity
IxTheo Classification:CG Christianity and Politics
NBK Soteriology
NCA Ethics
Further subjects:B Punishment
B Atonement
B Restorative Justice
B Mass Incarceration
B Transformative Justice
B Retribution
B Abolition
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