Faith and Freedom

Teresa Forcades

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Polity Press
28 October 2016

Religion & beliefs; Religion & politics; Christianity; Political science & theory

Teresa Forcades, Spanish Benedictine nun, theologian, physician and political activist, is one of Europe’s leading radical thinkers. Marrying her Catholic faith with a passion for social justice, she came to prominence for her eloquent condemnation of the abuses of some of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies. She has gone on to found a leading Catalonian anti-capitalist independence movement and is one of the leading voices in the world today against the injustices of capitalism and the patriarchy of modern society and of her own church.

In Faith and Freedom, her first book written in English, she skilfully weaves together her personal experiences with a reflection on morality, religion and politics to give a trenchant account of how the Christian faith can be a dynamic force for radical change. Placing herself in a powerful tradition of Catholic social doctrine and Liberation Theology, she applies her perspective to the issues most precious to her: freedom and love, social justice and political engagement, public health, feminism, faith and forgiveness.

Structured around the five canonical hours that give its peculiar rhythm to the monastic day, this book is a thoughtful and bold polemic against the exploitation and injustice of the status quo. Its call for liberty, love and justice will resonate with anyone disaffected with a savage and destructive political and economic system that marginalises and murders the poor and undermines the very fabric of social life.

By: Teresa Forcades
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 185mm, Width: 122mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 136g
ISBN: 9781509509768
ISBN 10: 1509509763
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 28 October 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Chapter 1 MATINS: LOVE AND FREEDOM the biblical genesis and the Enuma Elish / creation vs. emanation / tzimtzum and perichorese / Augustine s notion of freedom Chapter 2 LAUDS: SOCIAL JUSTICE liberation theology / the case of Guatemala / a critique of capitalism / my political experience Chapter 3 SEXT: PUBLIC HEALTH public health systems / privatization and the WHO / the undue influence of pharmaceutical companies / medicalization Chapter 4 RECREATION: FEMINISM my experience of femininity and of feminism / the mother as object of desire / sexism in today s society / feminist theology Chapter 5 VESPERS: FAITH faith and reason / the gospel of Judas / Gertrude of Helfta / Maria Jesus of Agreda Chapter 6 COMPLINE: FORGIVENESS the testimony of a monastic sister / Lacan s subject vs. the Christian person / Jesus parables / forgiveness and freedom

Teresa Forcades i Vila is a physician, theologian and Benedictine nun in the mountain monastery of Sant Benet de Montserrat in Catalonia, Spain.

Reviews for Faith and Freedom

Teresa Forcades offers a lucid and inspiring reflection on the mutually enriching relationship between contemplation and action, the spiritual and the political, faith and feminism. Structuring her book around the liturgy of the hours, she shows how the Christian life can be lived in a way that is deeply rooted in prayer and tradition, but also radically engaged with the contemporary world. Tina Beattie, University of Roehampton Eye-opening and invigorating, Faith and Freedom demonstrates the power of faith combined with inquiry. Foreword Reviews