Religion in the Era of Postsecularism

ISBN-13: 9781138339194 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 172 str.

Uchenna Okeja

Opis

Exploring the viability of new perspectives on secularisation and the idea of postsecularism, this book reflects on their relevance when considered in the context of different societies within and outside the West.

Spis treści

Introduction Chapter 1: The Aporias of Global Democracy Chapter 2: Religion’s Public Sphere: Postsecularism and The World Society Chapter 3: Beyond Legislative Postsecularism in the West: Custom and Constitution in an African Context Chapter 4: To be Secular and Neutral: The Challenge of Religion in South Africa Chapter 5: Religion, Culture and Secularism: Beyond the Western Paradigm Chapter 6: Superstition and Modernity: The Conflict Thesis, Secularization Thesis, and Anti-Catholicism Chapter 7: Religion and the Postsecular: Reflections on the Indian Experience Chapter 8: "God Reloaded": The Pentecostal Political Transgression and Africa’s Non-secularity