RT Article
T1 Thick or Thin?
JF Journal of religious ethics
VO 42
IS 2
SP 335
OP 356
A1 Lloyd, Vincent
LA English
PB Wiley-Blackwell
YR 2014
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1822388511
AB If liberal Protestantism begins with suspicion of tradition, is “thick” liberal Protestant theology possible or must liberal Protestant theology always be “thin”? This review essay examines several recent contributions to “thick” theology that make use of, and speak to, social and political engagement. The books under review describe and reflect on the varied forms of Christian political activism and organizing that have emerged in recent years around issues of immigration, fair wages, and global justice. I argue that a distinction between Christian activism and Christian organizing must be made, where the former denotes advocacy on behalf of a community and the latter means standing together with a community, bringing out the capacities of community members, and allowing oneself to be transformed in the process. Further, I reflect on whether liberal Christian theology necessarily results in liberal politics.
K1 Praxis
K1 Social Justice
K1 Mainline Protestants
K1 Witness
K1 community organizing
K1 Activism
DO 10.1111/jore.12059