Contemplating the Lived Theology of the <i>Devadāsīs</i> as Decolonial Epistemology in World Christianity

This paper will contribute to decolonial efforts that seek address the role of power and colonialism in knowledge production Christian theology, with particular focus on devadāsīs South India. It look context devadāsīs, otherwise referred as sacred sex workers, India, argue hybrid religiosity silenced epistemology subaltern women has potential challenge dominant ways contemplating Christ World Christianity. suggests such interrupts normalised notions Christianity have further marginalised oppressed women, lived acts a Eurocentric theology mission systematised ‘the poor’ into deserving undeserving based upon dichotomous decency. Inspired by indecent Marcella Althaus-Reid, an shaped sexual narratives brings forefront intersectional struggle offer prophetic Christ.