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Fight Sports and the Church: Boxing and Martial Arts Ministries in America

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company
  • 14.8 x 22.4 x 1.8 cm

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Fighting sports may seem at odds with Christian tradition, yet modern ministries have embraced them as a means for evangelism and social outreach. While news media often sensationalize fighting sports, churches see them as a way to appeal to male congregants, presenting a peace-loving yet tough model of discipleship. 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 training in combat sports, and presents arguments by Christian ethicists about their compatibility with church teachings and settings. Interviews with boxing and martial arts ministry leaders describe their programs and the relationship between fight sports and faith.
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  • Title

    Fight Sports and the Church: Boxing and Martial Arts Ministries in America

  • Author

    Richard Wolff

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    McFarland & Company

  • Published

    February 2021

  • Weight

    296g

  • Dimensions

    14.8 x 22.4 x 1.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9781476673875

  • ISBN-10

    147667387X

  • Eden Code

    5288470