Beyond Idols - The Shape of a Secular Society (Hardcover)

This book attempts to articulate the nature of a secular society, describe its benefits, and suggests the conditions under which such a society could emerge. To become secular, argues Fenn, is to open oneself and one's society to a wide range of possibilities, some interesting and exciting, some burdensome and dreadful. While some sociologists have argued that a "Civil Religion" is necessary to hold together our newly "religionless" society, Fenn urges that there is nothing to fear--and everything to gain--from living in a society that is not bound together by sacred memories and beliefs, or by sacred institutions and practices.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2001
First published:	June 2001
Authors:	Richard K Fenn (Maxwell M. Upson Professor of Christianity and Society)
Dimensions:	244 x 164 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-514369-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Humanist & secular alternatives to religion > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Humanist & secular alternatives to religion > General
LSN:	0-19-514369-8
Barcode:	9780195143690

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