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World Religions and Democracy

[Paperback]

by Larry Diamond Diamond, Marc F Plattner Plattner, Philip J Costopoulos Costopoulos, Marc F. Plattner Plattner, Philip J. Costopoulos Costopoulos

    • Author

      Larry Diamond Diamond

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Johns Hopkins University Press

    • Published

      March 2005

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      Can religion be compatible with liberal democracy? World Religions and Democracy brings together insights from renowned scholars and world leaders in a provocative and timely discussion of religions' role in the success or failure of democracy. An essay by Alfred Stepan outlines the concept of "twin tolerations" and differentiation, and creates a template that can be applied to all of the religion-democracy relationships observed and analyzed throughout the volume. "Twin tolerations" means that there is a clear distinction and a mutual respect between political authorities and religious leaders and bodies. When true differentiation is accomplished, the religious sector enjoys freedom of activity and the ability to peacefully influence its members but does not wield direct political power. A country's ability to implement the principle of differentiation directly affects the successful development of democracy. Part two focuses on eastern religions-Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism-and includes contributions from Nobel Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
      The third part addresses democracy in relationship to Judaism and the three branches of Christianity-Catholicism, Protestantism, and Eastern Orthodoxy. Sociologist Peter Berger offers a global perspective of Christianity and democracy. The volume's final section discusses what is perhaps the most challenging example of the struggling relationship between religion and democracy today: Islam and the governments of the Muslim nations. Abdou Filali-Ansary, Bernard Lewis, and others present a comprehensive exploration of Muslim thought and faith in an increasingly secular, modern world. It is in this volatile political and religious climate that solutions are most urgently needed but also most elusive. Contributors: Alfred Stepan, Hahm Chaibong, Francis Fukuyama, Pratap Mehta, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Aung San Suu Kyi, Hillel Fradkin, Daniel Philpott, Tim Shah, Robert Woodberry, Elizabeth Prodromou, Peter Berger, Abdou Filali-Ansary, Bernard Lewis, Robin Wright, Abdelwahab El-Affendi, Radwan A. Masmoudi, Laith Kubba, Ladan Boroumand, Roya Boroumand.

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      • Author

        Larry Diamond Diamond

      • Book Format

        Paperback

      • Publisher

        Johns Hopkins University Press

      • Published

        March 2005

      • Weight

        377g

      • Page Count

        290

      • Dimensions

        153 x 229 x 17 mm

      • ISBN

        9780801880803

      • ISBN-10

        0801880807

      • Eden Code

        4533895

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      • Author/Creator: Larry Diamond Diamond

      • ISBN: 9780801880803

      • Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

      • Release Date: March 2005

      • Weight: 377g

      • Dimensions: 153 x 229 x 17 mm

      • Eden Code: 4533895


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