Resisting Occupation: A Global Struggle for Liberation

International scholars explore how the occupation of mind, body, spirit, and land denies human flourishing and how religious perspectives are often constructed by occupiers to justify their actions and perpetuate exploitation. They demonstrate how occupation is manifested within their social context and reveal unity in their struggle for liberation, seeking the liberative response of resistance through questioning the logic, rationale, theology, and epistemology of the empires religion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

International scholars delve into the profound denial of human flourishing caused by the occupation of mind, body, spirit, and land in the book "Resisting Occupation." They examine how occupiers construct religious perspectives to justify their actions, perpetuate exploitation, and domesticate indigenous landholders. This phenomenon, known as Christianization and civilization, has transcended time and space, establishing a consistent domestication process. The colonized are taught to desire, yearn for, and embrace their occupation, seeing themselves through the eyes of their colonizers.

Writing from various corners of the world, the scholars in this book showcase how occupation manifests within their social contexts and reveal unity in their struggle for liberation. Recognizing that where there is oppression, there is resistance, the contributors turn to religion. While questioning the logic, rationale, theology, and epistemology of the empires religion, they seek a liberative response through resistance, even employing the very religion of the occupiers.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex relationship between occupation, religion, and resistance, shedding light on the ways in which individuals and communities have resisted and challenged oppressive systems. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in understanding the ongoing struggles for liberation and the role of religion in shaping these narratives.

Weight: 422g
Dimension: 231 x 153 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978711396