Render unto God : economic vulnerability, family violence, and pastoral theology / James Newton Poling ; with contributions by Brenda Consuelo Ruiz and Linda Crockett.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-279) and index.
Contents:
Principles of Pastoral care -- Economics, violence, and care -- Pastoral Counseling of Domestic Violence Victims in Nicaragua -- A story of healing and liberation -- Pastoral care and vulnerability -- Economic analysis -- The connection between the unjust distribution of wealth and vulnerability -- Theories of capitalism and the distribution of wealth -- A Christian critique of market capitalism -- Resistance to capitalism -- Resistance to capitalism in Nicaragua -- African American resistance to capitalism in the United States -- Women's resistance to capitalism in the United States -- Theological reflection -- Mark's critique of oppressive political economies -- Mark's alternative economic vision -- A church empowered by the holy spirit-- Transforming pastoral care -- Pastoral care with personals who are vulnerable -- The spirituality of practicing goodness.
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