Receiving the Gift of Laughter: How Joy Transforms the Life of an Inclusive Congregation
In this article, the role of laughter in Christian communities is studied, specifically in its relation to the inclusion of people with disabilities in these communities. A case study is presented and reflected upon from a socio-philosophical framework. Subsequently, theological considerations on la...
| Published in: | Journal of disability & religion |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
[2020]
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| In: |
Journal of disability & religion
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| Further subjects: | B
Disability
B charismata B Church B Inclusion B Laughter |
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Volltext (Verlag) |
| Summary: | In this article, the role of laughter in Christian communities is studied, specifically in its relation to the inclusion of people with disabilities in these communities. A case study is presented and reflected upon from a socio-philosophical framework. Subsequently, theological considerations on laughter are introduced and discussed. The concluding argument of the article is that laughter should be considered a charisma to adequately understand and value its role in (Christian) communities. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-253X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of disability & religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/23312521.2020.1750533 |