God After the Church Lost Control: Sociological Analysis and Critical-Constructive Theology

This book explores the changes in how people think about God in contemporary Western society, arguing for a critical-constructive theology that takes human experience and social change seriously. It depicts a God who is an enabler of moral maturity, on the side of the marginalized and poor, and a challenge to unjust hierarchies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 161 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound transformations that have occurred in the way individuals perceive God in contemporary Western society. It argues that for many people, God has become irrelevant, often due to a well-founded ethical critique of churches. The authors advocate for a critical reevaluation of God-talk in a pluralistic and ever-changing context, urging us to think critically about the dominant ways of speaking about God from a moral and experiential perspective, rather than solely from an abstract theological standpoint.

Drawing on empirical evidence from a Norwegian context, the book promotes a critical-constructive theology that takes human experience and social change seriously. It presents a vision of God as an enabler of moral maturity, rather than an authoritarian moral instructor, a God who stands with the marginalized and oppressed, and a challenge to unjust hierarchies.

Through its insightful analysis, this book offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing dialogue about the nature of God and the role of religion in modern society. It encourages readers to explore new perspectives and challenge traditional notions of God, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of our place in the world and our relationship with the divine.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032258706