Straight Edge Evangelicalism and DIY Spirituality

Ibrahim Abraham, Francis Stewart

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    Abstract

    This chapter critically analyzes religion and spirituality in punk’s straight edge movement, which rejects alcohol, drugs, and promiscuous sex, in the broader context of the individualization of religion and morality. Engaging at length with sociological studies of religious individualization, the chapter notes the importance of individual autonomy for straight edge punks embracing do-it-yourself spirituality. While acknowledging that religious individualization has also significantly altered Christianity, the chapter nevertheless notes that Christian straight edgers differ in grounding their faith beyond the self. Keywords: Christianity; Individualization; Punk; Spirituality; Straight edge
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationChristian Punk: Identity and Performance
    EditorsIbrahim Abraham
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherBloomsbury Academic
    Pages67-83
    Volume1
    Edition1st
    ISBN (Print)9781350094796
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2020

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    NameStraight Edge Evangelicalism and DIY Spirituality

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