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Thinking Theologically: A Framework for Brexit

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This chapter sets out in more detail a theological scaffold for thinking about Brexit, expanding ideas about liberation theology—why it is significant here and why it is not enough. Postmodern and queer theologies provide a further necessary layer of analysis.

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Nixon, D. (2019). Thinking Theologically: A Framework for Brexit. In: What Does God Think About Brexit?. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33942-5_2

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