This book explores neoliberalism as an account of contemporary
society and considers what this means for our understanding of
religion. Neoliberalism is a perspective grounded in free market
economics and distinguished by a celebration of competition and
consumer choice. It has had a profound influence in societies
across the world, and has extended its reach into all areas of
human experience. And yet neoliberalism is not just about
enterprise and opportunity. It also comes with authoritarian
leadership, gross inequality and the manipulation of information.
How should we make sense of these changes, and what do they mean
for the status of religion in the 21st century? Has religion been
transformed into a market commodity or consumer product? Does the
embrace of business methods make religious movements more
culturally relevant, or can they be used to reinforce inequalities
of gender or ethnicity? How might neoliberal contexts demand we
think differently about matters of religious identity and power?
This book provides an accessible discussion about religion in the
21st century. Mathew Guest asks what distinguishes neoliberal
religion and explores the sociological and ethical questions that
arise from considering its wider significance.
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