Religion, Pluralism, and Reconciling Difference (Paperback)

We live in an increasingly pluralized world. This sociological reality has become the irreversible destiny of humankind. Even once religiously homogeneous societies are becoming increasingly diverse. Religious freedom is modernity's most profound if sometimes forgotten answer to the resulting social pressures, but the tide of pluralization threatens to overwhelm that freedom's stabilizing force. Religion, Pluralism, and Reconciling Difference is aimed at exploring differing ways of grappling with the resulting tensions, and then asking, will the tensions ultimately yield poisonous polarization that erodes all hope of meaningful community? Or can the tradition and the institutions protecting freedom of religion or belief be developed and applied in ways that (still) foster productive interactions, stability, and peace? This volume brings together vital and thoughtful contributions treating aspects of these mounting worldwide tensions concerning the relationship between religious diversity and social harmony. The first section explores controversies surrounding religious pluralism from different starting points, including religious, political, and legal standpoints. The second section examines different geographical perspectives on pluralism. Experts from North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East address these issues and suggest not only how social institutions can reduce tensions, but also how religious pluralism itself can bolster needed civil society.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	ICLARS Series on Law and Religion
Release date:	June 2020
First published:	2019
Editors:	Donlu D. Thayer • W Cole Durham Jr
Dimensions:	246 x 174mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-52003-8
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Comparative law Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International human rights law Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	0-367-52003-6
Barcode:	9780367520038

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