The Meek & The Militant - Religion and Power Across the World

"Everyone knows that Marx wrote, "religion is the opium of the people," but all too frequently this aphorism is regarded as exhausting what he and Engels had to say on the subject. In fact, they presented a penetrating critique of religion that explains its origin and persistence."-from the preface
This classic volume sheds much-needed light on a topic of renewed interest: the impact of religion on politics, whether Islam in the Middle East or right-wing Christian fundamentalism in North America.
Paul Siegel (1916?2004), a writer and activist, published numerous books on literature and politics, including "Shakespeare in His Time and Ours" (1968).

About the author

Paul Siegel (1916-2004) was a writer and activist who published numerous books on literature and politics, including Revolution in the 20th Century Novel.

Summary

An invaluable critical analysis of how religion shapes politics, encouraging both submission and, at times, revolution.

Foreword

Direct mail to progressive religious organizations (AFSC etc.). Targeting of academics in religious studies and philosophy.

Product details

• Authors: Paul N. Siegel, Siegel Paul N.
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2005
• EAN: 9781931859240
• ISBN: 978-1-931859-24-0
• Weight: 373 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, Political science & theory, Religion & politics, Religion and Politics, Political science and theory, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Religion, Politics & State