The Future of Religion: Traditions in Transition
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Rating | : | 4.41 (957 Votes) |
Asin | : | B00852HZHG |
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Number of Pages | : | 183 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-11-24 |
Language | : | English |
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What all Americans Should Know I liked the book very much. I was surprised at the inclusion of Paganism and surprised at the exclusion of the Sikhs, the Christian Scientists, and Asian religions. Learned a lot and revisit it for information when a question arises.Mary Jane Lane. Multiple future I red the book and enjoy it really! It's great how many aspects and approaches are used by the contributors. One good good-night reader because short captures :)
For centuries, Western thinkers assumed that religion would decline throughout the world as scientific ideas spread and replace "superstition" with modern, rational, secular ways of life. Essays will tackle such subjects as race, interfaith relations, blogging, theological controversies, gender issues, proselytizing, music, emerging movements, politics, and film.. Across the globe, religion remains an influential force, one that impacts how we view ourselves, each other, and the world around us.As new forms of worship and belief continue to evolve in the twenty-first century, Patheos invited thought leaders from a variety of religious traditions to talk about the future of religion. What trends will influence how people across the spectrum of faiths worship and practice? What are the challenges and opportunities that will confront faith leaders? What are the controversial issues? Will cooperation or conflict between religions be do