Prosper, consume and be saved

Marion Maddox*

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    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)108-115
    Number of pages8
    JournalCritical Research on Religion
    Volume1
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Keywords

    • envy evangelism
    • Hillsong
    • prosperity gospel
    • religion and politics
    • theology of consumption

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