Latine Lived Religions and Religious Identities in the United States : ¡Presente!

This book explores the intersectionality of the Latine religious experience to help readers better grasp what it means to be a religious and/or spiritual Latine in the U.S. today. Through the voices of established scholars as well as emerging voices, this book surveys newer worldviews, and demonstrates the variety in how Latine religious, spiritual, and theological thought is articulated, and the construction of the multiplicity of the Latine social locations. Short, readable and accessible chapters cover topics including:- demographics and immigration- intra-religious racism- the LGBTIQ+ Latine perspective- the intersection of economics and Latine religious thought- how Latines are portrayed in films, popular culture, and media- the religiosity and contributions of Millennials and Generation-Z. Presente is a word usually employed to remember a deceased person - here used to draw attention to Latines being the largest ethnic group within the U.S. even though often ignored and made invisible by many elements of the dominant groups in society.By exploring the lived religion of newer generations of Latines who are not necessarily Christian, this book offers an up-to-date and contemporary resource for the study of Latine religion.