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Towards a practical Dalit Theology: a study on the status and relevance of Dalit theology among grass roots Dalit Christians in their struggle against caste oppression [PDF]
, 2012 This study seeks to develop a more practical and praxis-driven approach to Dalit Theology and its engagement with grassroots Dalit Christians. Dalit Theology is contextual and liberative.
John Packianathan, Vincent Manoharan
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American Anthropologist, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Arabic phrase Allāhu a‘lam—“God knows best”—is used frequently in everyday Muslim speech and to conclude seemingly assertive statements or fatwas. At its heart lies the recognition that God is the All‐Knowing, whereas humans know next to nothing. Reflecting on this recognition, this essay discusses Sufi refusals of the ethnographic project
Amira Mittermaier
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American Ethnologist, EarlyView.Abstract Engaged Dharma Israel (EDI), a radical‐left group, combines Buddhist‐inspired contemplation with anti‐occupation activism in solidarity with Palestinians. For EDI, ethical self‐cultivation and political resistance are mutually sustaining commitments, yet their relationship demands ongoing, sometimes anxious work.
Ori Mautner
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Breathing in Plants and Chaos—Cosmic Tree Events in Cameroon and Beyond
Anthropology of Consciousness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Contemporary practices of tapping into the wisdom of ancestral trees are described through three entangled recent events lived within the context of Bantu practices in Cameroon. In the three instances, the steered or chance encounters with high potency trees were serendipitous telling moments which brought something new to the horizon.
Julie Laplante +3 more
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Transformation of the Agrarian Landscape and Hope in the Central Kalimantan Peatlands
Asia Pacific Viewpoint, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, agrarian state programs and corporate strategies seek to transform indigenous Ngaju Dayak into sedentary farmers. Focusing on the notion of transformation, the paper traces whether and how rural people can engage in struggles against structural injustices.
Anu Lounela
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Huwelik en huweliksrolle in Afrikaanse kultuur- en kerklike konteks
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2013 Marriage and marital roles in the Afrikaans cultural and religious context. The article investigates women’s socialization in terms of their position in society and the church, and their roles in the marriage relationship.
Annelie Botha, Yolanda Dreyer
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British Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Religious obsessive‐compulsive disorder (religious OCD; scrupulosity) presents unique challenges in psychotherapy due to the interaction between religious beliefs and obsessive‐compulsive symptoms. Understanding how individuals benefit from psychotherapy in this context can inform more effective and culturally sensitive treatment ...
Taha Burak Toprak
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The deritualization of death : toward a practical theology of caregiving for the bereaved [PDF]
, 2016 Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2016.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The problematic field of investigation for the dissertation was a focused concern for the pastoral care of bereaved human beings in the context of significant cultural shifts now shaping the ...
Gibson, Charles Lynn
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Scientific Authorship Through the Lens of Parenthood
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
Pierpaolo Nicolì +3 more
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Through the Maze of Child Mental Health Care: Parents' Experiences and the Role of Social Work
Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This qualitative study explored parents' experiences of professional care for children with mental health challenges, focusing on the role of social work. Fourteen semi‐structured interviews (mothers: n = 11, fathers: n = 3) were analysed thematically.
Nika Totova +3 more
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