Christians in Cuba: Dealing with Subtle Forms of Repression

The restrictions on religious freedom imposed by the Cuban state--a direct consequence of the authoritarian nature of the regime and its atheist and antireligious ideology--are well-known. Much less understood is the subtle nature of the vulnerability of Christians, especially after the changes that...

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Main Author: Petri, Dennis P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Paternoster Periodicals 2021
In: Evangelical review of theology
Year: 2021, Volume: 45, Issue: 4, Pages: 326-340
IxTheo Classification:CG Christianity and Politics
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KBR Latin America
SA Church law; state-church law
Further subjects:B Christians
B ANTIRELIGIOUS movements
B Christianity
B REPRESSION (Psychology)
B Atheists
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Summary:The restrictions on religious freedom imposed by the Cuban state--a direct consequence of the authoritarian nature of the regime and its atheist and antireligious ideology--are well-known. Much less understood is the subtle nature of the vulnerability of Christians, especially after the changes that have occurred since the 1990s. This article examines their situation in depth.
ISSN:0144-8153
Contains:Enthalten in: Evangelical review of theology