"Fleshing the Spirit" brings together established and new writers
exploring the relationships between the physical body, the spirit
and spirituality, and social justice activism. Examining the
complex and dynamic connections among these concepts, the writers
emphasize the value of "flesh and blood experience" as a site of
knowledge. They argue that spirituality--something quite different
from institutional religious practice--can heal the mind/body split
and set the stage for social change. Spirituality, they argue, is a
necessary component of an alternative political agenda focused on
equitable social and ecological change.
The anthology incorporates different genres of writing--such as
poetry, testimonials, critical essays, and historical analysis--and
stimulates the reader to engage spirituality in a critical,
personal, and creative way. This interdisciplinary work is the
first that attempts to theorize the radical interconnection between
women of color, spirituality, and social activism. Before
transformative political work can be done, the authors say in
multiple ways, we must recognize that our spiritual need is a
desire to more fully understand our relations with others. Conflict
experienced on many levels sometimes severs those relations,
separating us from others along racial, class, gender, sexual,
national, or other socially constructed lines.
"Fleshing the Spirit" offers a spiritual journey of healing,
health, and human revolution. The book's open invitation to engage
in critical dialogue and social activism--with the spirit and
spirituality at the forefront--illuminates the way to social change
and the ability to live in harmony with life's universal energies.
Contributors
Volume Editors
Elisa Facio
Irene Lara
Chapter Authors
Angelita Borbon
Norma E. Cantu
Berenice Dimas
C. Alejandra Elenes
Alicia Enciso Litschi
Oliva M. Espin
Maria Figueroa
Patrisia Gonzales
Ines Hernandez- Avila
Rosa Maria Hernandez Juarez
Cinthya Martinez
Lara Medina
Felicia Montes
Sarahi Nunez- Mejia
Laura E. Perez
Brenda Sendejo
Ines Talamantez
Michelle Tellez
Beatriz Villegas
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