Secularism and religion-making
By Arvind-pal Singh Mandair
In our interconnected world, the boundaries between the sacred and secular continue to shift and evolve, shaping how we understand spirituality, faith, and meaning. This scholarly exploration examines the fascinating process of "religion-making" - the complex ways that spiritual and cultural practices become categorized, interpreted, and transformed within modern frameworks of understanding.
Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives, this collection reveals how concepts of religion and secularism, originally rooted in Western and Christian contexts, have spread globally and influenced how diverse spiritual traditions are perceived and practiced today. The contributing scholars investigate the intricate dance between religious and secular worldviews, showing how these seemingly opposite forces actually shape and define each other in unexpected ways.
For readers seeking to understand the deeper currents that influence contemporary spirituality, this work offers valuable insights into how historical, political, and cultural forces continue to mold our religious landscape. The book illuminates the translation and adaptation of spiritual concepts across different societies, revealing the dynamic processes that determine what gets labeled as "religious" in our modern world.
Through careful analysis of these transformation processes, readers gain a clearer understanding of how spiritual traditions navigate the complexities of globalization while maintaining their essential character and meaning in diverse cultural contexts.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Säkularismus
- ✓ Explore Genesis
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Secularism
- ✓ Explore Religions
- ✓ Explore Religion and sociology
- ✓ Explore Religious movements
- ✓ Explore Secularization
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Details
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780199782949
- ISBN-10
- 0199782946
- Pages
- 275
- Language
- EN
