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Title of Journal: Theor Soc
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Abbravation: Theory and Society
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Publisher
Springer Netherlands
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Authors: Erika SummersEffler Hyunjin Deborah Kwak
Publish Date: 2015/05/07
Volume: 44, Issue: 3, Pages: 251-282
Abstract
Weber’s typology of religious orientations is incomplete Much more attention has been paid to the otherworldly mysticism of monastic or contemplative withdrawal from society than the neglected category of innerworldly mysticism In Weber’s brief treatment he concludes that innerworldly mysticism results in passive acquiescence to social conditions Alternately we draw on examples from Mother Teresa and Dorothy Day to demonstrate not only how mysticism can be tightly linked to the social world but how mystical practices can create meaningful social change We argue that this change is possible because innerworldly mysticism holds the potential to generate solidarity across traditional power and status divides We illustrate how this potential for interactionlevel change can spread horizontally the number of small groups committed to carrying out innerworldly mystical practices can grow until such groups spread across communities and beyond In this way the work of innerworldly mystics can create meaningful change without ever vying for power on the macro political stage
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