Abstract
A Sydney-based megachurch with global reach, well-known for its “prosperity gospel” of financial acquisition, has developed an additional strand: a detailed theology of consumption. The affinity between a theology of guilt-free—indeed, obligatory—consumption and late capitalism goes some way towards explaining the attraction this minority strand of Christianity holds for politicians, including those without personal religious commitments, in a secular electorate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 108-115 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Critical Research on Religion |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- envy evangelism
- Hillsong
- prosperity gospel
- religion and politics
- theology of consumption