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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Religious intolerance, persecution & conflict
This is the first study to bring space into conversation with
religious competition, conflict and violence in the contemporary
world. Lily Kong and Orlando Woods argue that because space is both
a medium and an outcome of religious activity, it is integral to
understanding processes of religious competition, conflict and
violence. The book explores how religious groups make claims to
both religious and secular spaces, and examines how such claims are
managed, negotiated and contested by the state and by other secular
and religious agencies. It also examines how globalisation has
given rise to new forms of religious competition, and how religious
groups strengthen themselves through the development of social
resilience, as well as contribute to resilient societies.
Throughout the book, case studies from around the world are used to
examine how religious competition and conflict intersect with
space. The case studies include topical issues such as competing
claims to the Temple Mount/Haram el-Sharif in Jerusalem, opposition
to the "Ground Zero mosque" in New York City, and the regulation of
religious conversion in India and Sri Lanka. By helping readers
develop new perspectives on how religion works in and through
space, Religion and Space: Competition, Conflict and Violence in
the Contemporary World is an innovative contribution to the study
of religion.
We live in a world driven by fear. But should we allow fear to play
such a large role in our lives? According to the religions of the
world, the answer is no. In this helpful and illuminating book,
Michael Kinnamon challenges readers to consider why we find
ourselves in this age of fear and what we can do about it. Drawing
on support from a diversity of religious traditions and teachers,
Kinnamon argues that religious faith is the best way to combat a
culture of fear. He explores fear in relation to the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the American political scene, and
he shares courageous examples of individuals from different
religions working for peace. Perfect for individuals or group
study, this book helps readers understand the manipulative power of
fear and how religious beliefs call us to reject fear at all costs.
A study guide is included.
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