Religions in Dialogue: From Theocracy to Democracy
Book Description
In an era where religious tensions often dominate headlines, this thoughtful exploration offers a different path forward. Alan Race brings together distinguished Muslim, Christian, and Jewish scholars from across America, Europe, and Asia to examine how the world's three major monotheistic traditions can move beyond historical conflicts toward meaningful cooperation.
The book addresses a fundamental question facing modern societies: how can deeply held religious convictions coexist with democratic governance and human rights? Rather than viewing faith and democracy as opposing forces, these diverse voices investigate the theological common ground shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as Abrahamic traditions.
What makes this work particularly valuable is its practical approach. The authors move beyond abstract theory to examine real-world examples, studying how religion functions within democratic frameworks in Turkey, Indonesia, and India. Each nation offers unique insights into the complex relationship between spiritual authority and civic responsibility.
This collaborative effort demonstrates how interfaith dialogue can transcend mere tolerance to become a foundation for addressing global challenges. The contributors explore whether religious communities can overcome centuries of antagonism to work together for the common good, while maintaining their distinct identities and convictions.
For readers seeking to understand how spiritual wisdom can contribute to social harmony, this book offers both scholarly depth and practical hope for a more cooperative future.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 248 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Judaism and politics
- ✓ Explore Christianisme et politique
- ✓ Explore Judaism
- ✓ Explore Comparative Religion
- ✓ Explore Democracy
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore Region and politics
