Jesus and the Gang : Youth Violence and Christianity in Urban Honduras.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (174 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Youth and the Politics of Violence in Honduras: The Murder of El Títere -- 2. Contesting Neighborhood Space in Colonia Belén -- 3. Thick as Blood: Street Ties, Gang Tattoos, and Graffiti -- 4. The Making of Community and the Work of Faith -- 5. Finding Sanctuary: Youth Violence and Pentecostalism -- Conclusion: Taking on Violence -- Appendix of Names -- Notes -- References -- Index.
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Youth and violence-Honduras-Case studies. Gangs-Honduras-Case studies. Youth-Religious life-Honduras-Case studies. Church and social problems-Honduras-Case studies.