Religious Change And Indigenous Peoples Global Discourses And Aboriginal Religions
Book Description
This scholarly exploration examines the evolving spiritual landscape among Indigenous communities across Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island nations, offering profound insights into how traditional belief systems adapt and transform in our interconnected world. Turner and his colleagues present a thoughtful analysis of significant religious shifts that have occurred within these populations over the past decade and a half.
The book delves into the complex dynamics surrounding changing religious affiliations, including conversions to Islam and the growing number of individuals identifying as having no formal religious ties. Rather than viewing these changes in isolation, the authors situate these spiritual transformations within broader global conversations about faith, identity, and cultural preservation.
What makes this work particularly valuable is its comparative approach, examining how Indigenous and minority communities navigate questions of spiritual belonging while maintaining cultural authenticity. The authors critically assess persistent stereotypes and assumptions about Aboriginal religions and spirituality, challenging readers to reconsider conventional narratives about Indigenous faith practices.
Through careful examination of local social and political contexts, this book illuminates how religious change intersects with resistance to modernization, challenges to national identity, and complex relationships with established faiths like Christianity and Islam. For those seeking to understand the intricate relationship between spirituality, culture, and social change, this work provides essential perspectives on how Indigenous communities are reshaping their spiritual identities in contemporary times.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 149 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Autochtones
- ✓ Learn from indigenous wisdom
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore Maori (new zealand people)
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Australiens (Aborigènes)
- ✓ Explore Identification (Religion)
