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Category: Mexico
Andrew Chesnut on Santa Muerte
The cult of Santa Muerte is one of the fastest growing religious movements in the Western Hemisphere, yet little scholarly attention has been paid to it. Prof. Andrew Chesnut of Virginia Commonwealth University discusses what this folk saint is, how it emerged historically and recently, and how devotions are practiced. To download, right click on “download” and select “save as…” or subscribe to us on iTunes, PlayerFM, or other podcast services. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Christopher Hale on Religion & Protest in Mexico
Prof. Christopher Hale (U of Alabama) discusses how religion is connected to political protest in Mexico. Building upon some foundational work in the religious economies school, he explains how institutional decentralization and lay leadership fosters socio-economic activism. He also addresses the role of ideology and religious competition. Check out our extensive archives of great episodes. There is sure to be something of interest to everyone there! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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