"Religion," part of the "Political Science" series, explores the complex relationship between religion and politics. This volume examines how religious beliefs and institutions influence political systems, governance, and societal norms.
Chapter Highlights:
- Religion: Foundations of religion’s impact on politics.
- Feminist Theology: Feminist critiques of religious doctrines and their political implications.
- Hinduism: Hinduism's influence on South Asian politics.
- History of Religion: Evolution of religious thought and its political effects.
- Religious Conversion: Political and social effects of religious conversion.
- List of Religions and Spiritual Traditions: Overview of various religions and their political significance.
- Comparative Religion: Similarities and differences in major world religions and their political impacts.
- Idolatry: Political ramifications of idolatry in various cultures.
- Proselytism: Political effects of religious expansion.
- Christianity and Other Religions: Interactions and impacts on politics and culture.
- Major Religious Groups: Political influence of major religious groups.
- Hinduism and Other Religions: Interactions between Hinduism and other religions.
- Orthopraxy: Political and social implications of religious practices.
- Criticism of Religion: Impact of religious critiques on political theory.
- Atheism and Religion: Political consequences of atheism versus religion.
- Religious Exclusivism: Effects of exclusivism on political conflicts.
- Religion in India: Religion's role in Indian politics and policy.
- Hindu–Islamic Relations: Historical and political interactions between Hinduism and Islam.
- Women and Religion: Gender politics within various religious contexts.
- Soteriology: Political significance of soteriology in shaping values.
- Religious Syncretism: Blending of traditions and its political and cultural impact.
"Religion" offers a profound understanding of how religion shapes political systems and societal norms, making it essential for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and politics.