A liberation theology of the brain: neuroscience, theology, and decolonizing emotions

William D. Roozeboom

doi:10.1080/10649867.2026.2679369

June 8, 2026Journal of Pastoral Theology

A liberation theology of the brain: neuroscience, theology, and decolonizing emotions

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The aim is to connect insights from neuroscience with theological perspectives to better understand emotions and their implications in the context of colonialism.
Explored insights from neuroscience relevant to emotional and mental processes.
Examined theological concepts and frameworks for understanding human psychology.
Discussed the role of decolonization in shaping emotional understanding.
Revealed how neuroscience can inform theological perspectives on emotions.
Identified the impact of colonial history on contemporary emotional understandings.
Provided a framework for integrating theological insights with mental health practices.

Implication

Explores the intersection of neuroscience and theology to understand emotions, suggesting avenues for decolonization.

Abstract

In A Liberation Theology of the Brain, chemist turned theologian and pastor, Carmelo Santos-Rolon, sets out to explore how insights from neuroscience might deepen our understandings of the ways inj...

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