Stereotyping Religion II - Critiquing Cliches

Building on the success of Stereotyping Religion: Critiquing Cliches , this follow up volume dismantles a further 10 widespread stereotypes and cliches about religion, focusing on cliches that a new generation of students are most familiar with. Each chapter includes:- A description of a particular cliche- Discussion of where it appears in popular culture or popular media- Discussion of where it appears in scholarly literature- A historical contextualization of its use in the past- An analysis of the social or rhetorical work the cliche accomplishes in the presentCliches addressed include:- "Religion and science naturally conflict" - "All religions are against LGBTQ rights"- "Eastern religions are more spiritual than Western religions"- "Religion is personal and not subject to government regulation"- "Religious pluralism gives everyone a voice" Written in an easy and accessible style, Stereotyping Religion II: Critiquing Cliches is suitable for all readers looking to clear away unsophisticated assumptions in preparation for more critical studies.>

Product details

• Authors: Craig Martin, Brad Stoddard
• Assisted by: Craig Martin (Editor), Brad Stoddard (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.05.2023
• EAN: 9781350263598
• ISBN: 978-1-350-26359-8
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 232 mm x 14 mm
• Series: Critiquing Religion: Discourse; Critiquing Religion: Discourse, Culture, Power
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / General, Religion: general, Religious issues & debates, Religious issues and debates