Abstract
This article is a critique of Chinese public theologians with a particular focus on their Christological notions as ambivalent responses to Communist violence, a specific form of extreme violence in postcolonial China. The critique is historical as well as theological. As a historical inquiry, the problem of guerrilla warfare as a constant form of Communist violence is discussed, exploring its historical roots and philosophical manifestations. As a theological critique, it is demonstrated how this issue penetrates mainstream theo-political readings of Christ in the formation of Chinese public theology. The article thus seeks to contribute to the moral reflections of the Chinese church and the critical response to a unique form of postcolonial violence for Christian ethics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 519-541 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Studies in Christian Ethics |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 2 May 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2022 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Chinese public theology
- Christology
- communist violence
- K. H. Ting
- Liu Xiaofeng
- postcolonial