A Constructive Critique of Religion

Encounters between Christianity, Islam, and Non-religion in Secular Societies

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ID23527864
AuthorsMia Lövheim (0000-0002-9024-3959), Mikael Stenmark (0000-0003-2453-187X)
Year2020
Publication date2020-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueA Constructive Critique of Religion (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing plc (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.5040/9781350113121
OpenAlexW4247610891
ISBN9781350113121
LanguageEN
Citations received8

Why do some strategies for critique of religion seem to be more beneficial for constructive engagement, whereas others increase intolerance, polarization, and conflict? Through an analysis of the reasons underpinning a critique of religion in institutional contexts of secular democratic societies, A Constructive Critique of Religion explores how constructive interaction and critique can be developed across diverse interests. It shows how social and cultural conditions shaping these institutions enable and structure a critical and constructive engagement across diverging worldviews. A key argument running through the book is that to develop constructive forms of critique a more thorough and systematic investigation of resources for criticism located within religious worldviews themselves is needed. Chapters also address how critique of Islam and Christianity in particular is expressed in areas such as academia, the law, politics, media, education and parenting, with a focus on Northern Europe and North America. The interdisciplinary approach, which combines theoretical perspectives with empirical case studies, contributes to advancing studies of the complex and contentious character of religion in contemporary society.

Constructive · Epistemology · Programming language · Sociology · Computer Science · History · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Study and Philosophy of Religion

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