Fight sports and the church : boxing and martial arts ministries in america / Richard Wolff.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wolff, Richard (Richard Frank), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Martial arts--Social aspects--United States.

Martial arts.

Martial arts--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Martial arts--Moral and ethical aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2021]

Summary:

"Fighting sports and church may seem an unusual combination yet modern ministries have embraced them as means for evangelism and social outreach. While news media often sensationalize fighting sports ministries, churches see them as a way to appeal to male congregants, presenting a peace-loving yet tough model of discipleship-an image reflected in popular culture. From martial arts programs at suburban churches to urban boxing ministries geared towards at-risk youth, this book examines the substantial history of church sponsored combat sports, and presents arguments by Christian ethicists about whether and how they are compatible with church teachings and settings. Interviews with boxing and martial arts ministry leaders describe their programs and the relationship between fight sports and faith"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The history of fight sports and the church

Cultural reflections on fight sports and the church

Ethical issues regarding fight sports and the church

Case studies of fight sports ministries.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4766-4213-3