Controversies in Contemporary Religion: Education, Law, Politics, Society, and Spirituality [3 volumes]

by Paul Hedges

Publisher:

Praeger

, 2014

Religious or spiritual beliefs underpin many controversies and conflicts in the contemporary world. Written by a range of scholarly contributors, this three-volume set provides contextual background information and detailed explanations of religious controversies across the globe.

Controversies in Contemporary Religion: Education, Law, Politics, Society, and Spirituality is a three-volume set that addresses a wide variety of current religious issues, analyzing religion's role in the rise of fundamentalism, censorship, human rights, environmentalism and sustainability, sexuality, bioethics, and other questions of widespread interest. Providing in-depth context and analysis far beyond what's available in the news or online, this work will enable readers to understand the nature of and reasons for controversies in current headlines. The first volume covers theoretical and academic debates, the second looks at debates in the public square and ethical issues, while the third examines specific issues and case studies.

These volumes bring detailed and careful debate of a range of controversies together in one place, including topics not often covered—for example, how religions promote or hinder social cohesion and peace, the relationship of religions to human rights, and the intersection of Buddhism and violence. Written by a range of experts that includes both established and emerging scholars, the text explains key debates in ways that are accessible and easy to understand for lay readers as well as undergraduate students researching particular issues or global religious trends.

Features

Provides detailed coverage of a broad range of religious controversies and issues in a single resource
Offers analysis and context from authorities in their fields that goes beyond the often simplified presentations of religious controversies in modern media
Supplies insight into key religious issues that underpin international current events, enabling readers a greater understanding of the root causes of the acrimony and contention regarding seemingly secular issues

Contents

Introduction
Paul Hedges
Chapter 1: The Rise of Fundamentalisms
Christopher J. van der Krogt
Chapter 2: Loving the "Enemy": An Alternative Narrative on Jewish-Muslim Relations
Yafiah Katherine Randall
Chapter 3: Buddhism, Nationalism, and Violence in Asia
Jude Lal Fernando
Chapter 4: Religion and Bioethics: Human Genetics and Embryo Research
Neil Messer
Chapter 5: What Do Americans Think of Muslims? The 9/11 Islamic Community Center
Khaleel Mohammed
Chapter 6: New Religious Movements, "Cults," and the State
Ryan J.?T. Adams
Chapter 7: Sharia Law and Women in Islam
Adis Duderjia
Chapter 8: Can Christianity Take New Forms? Christianity in New Cultural Contexts
James L. Cox
Chapter 9: New Religious Movements in Global Context
Nobutaka Inoue
Chapter 10: Scandals
Marion Maddox
Chapter 11: Can Christians Engage in Non-Christian Practices? Eastern Meditations and Contemplative Prayer
Fabrice Blée
About the Editor and Contributors
Index

Product Details

• Title: Controversies in Contemporary Religion: Education, Law, Politics, Society, and Spirituality [3 volumes]
• Author: Paul Hedges
• Publisher: Praeger
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBN: 9798216066040
• Resource ID: LLS:9798216066040
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-04-12T12:46:57Z

About Paul Hedges

Paul Hedges is a lecturer of theology and religious studies at the University of Winchester and has taught for Canadian and Chinese universities. He is the author of Contemporary Muslim-Christian Encounters, Controversies in Interreligious Dialogue and the Theology of Religions, andControversies in Contemporary Religions.