Religion and International Security

ISBN-13: 9780745663630 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 256 str.

Lee Marsden

Opis

Religious violence is on the rise globally. Barely a day passes without news of a vicious attack carried out in the name of religion. Religion can, of course, bring security to many but its perversion leads to insecurity for all.

Recenzje

'Lee Marsden provides a timely analysis of religion in international security. He tackles today's pressing questions, showing that sometimes the truth is obscured by how we frame the issue and whether we understand the powerful impact politics has on religion.' Brian Grim, President of the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation 'How religion impacts on security issues is a key topic in international relations. Marsden shows that it is not all about "9/11" and a "clash of civilizations", by describing religion's important role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.' Jeffrey Haynes, London Metropolitan University

Spis treści

Acknowledgements Abbreviations Tables and Figures Introduction 1. Theorising religion and international security 2. Sacred violence and clashing civilizations 3. Just war and jihad 4. Blessed are the peacemakers 5. Faith-based initiatives and international security 6. Suffering and dying in the name of God Conclusion: Religions of peace and war? A matter of choice. References Appendix Index

O autorze

Lee Marsden is Professor of Faith and Global Politics at the University of East Anglia.