{"title":"Series: Religion and Violence","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReligion and Violence\u003c\/strong\u003e series delves into the complex intersections of faith, conflict, and human nature. Exploring themes from philosophical reflections to historical accounts, these works offer critical insights into how religious beliefs can both inspire and challenge societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analyses grounded in disciplines like philosophy, history, and psychology, inviting a deeper understanding of the forces shaping cultural and moral landscapes. This collection is ideal for those curious about the profound impacts of spirituality on global events and individual lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reweaving-the-relational-mat-by-joan-filemoni-tofaeono-9781845532116","title":"Reweaving the Relational Mat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReweaving the Relational Mat\u003c\/em\u003e is an integrative response to the problem of violence against women which grounds theological and sociological analysis in the praxis of Oceanian Christian women's experiences of violence. It focuses on the collusion of the church in the problem of violence against women by critiquing the ways in which its theology and practices have contributed to 'power-over' ways of relating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmploying the Oceanian metaphor of weaving the mat, the analysis 'unravels' the 'patriarchal relational mat,' paving the way for a constructive 'reweaving' of a Christocentric 'egalitarian relational mat.' The study begins by unravelling the correlation between violence and the ideology of patriarchy. It then highlights the various strands of violence against women, and examines the complex mosaic of socio-cultural sources and manifestations of violence against women in Oceania. 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The subsequent 'reweaving of the relational mat' issues forth in specific challenges to church leaders, theological educators and church women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607513546988,"sku":"9781845532116","price":93.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781845532116-reweaving-the-relational-mat.jpg?v=1778169331"},{"product_id":"reweaving-the-relational-mat-by-joan-filemoni-tofaeono-9781845532109","title":"Reweaving the Relational Mat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReweaving the Relational Mat\u003c\/em\u003e is an integrative response to the problem of violence against women, grounding theological and sociological analysis in the praxis of Oceanian Christian women's experiences of violence. 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