Syncretism: Why Latin American and Caribbean Theologians Want to Replace a "Fighting World" in Theology

The word “syncretism” is a volatile one in Catholic theology – but an important one as well, especially when it comes to the Caribbean and surrounding areas, whose Catholicism is deeply intertwined with native traditions. Many in the universal Church look upon such mixtures as dubious at best, while...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ramón Luzárraga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Moral Theology, Inc. 2013-06-01
Series:Journal of Moral Theology
Online Access:https://jmt.scholasticahq.com/article/11222-syncretism-why-latin-american-and-caribbean-theologians-want-to-replace-a-fighting-world-in-theology