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Religion and European Society

A Primer
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von: Ben Schewel, Erin K. Wilson
25,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley-Blackwell
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	17.04.2019
ISBN/EAN:	9781119162834
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	232

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A contemporary examination of the role of religion in the European public sphere and beyond Although the role of religion has arguably declined in the societies of Western and Northern Europe, religious participation in other parts of the continent and among growing immigrant communities remains an important aspect of daily life. Recent years have seen a resurgence of religion in the public sphere, prompting many researchers to view European secularism as an outlier in this global trend. Religion and European Society: A Primer presents recent academic literature that explores key developments and current debates in the field, covering topics such as changing patterns of belief, religion across the political spectrum, and development and humanitarian aid. Articles written by leading scholars draw from well-established findings to help readers contemplate the role of religion in public life, understand the assumptions and underpinnings of the secular worldview, and develop new ways of thinking about global issues relevant to contemporary global affairs. Each theme is addressed by several articles to provide readers with diverse, sometimes competing perspectives. This volume offers concepts and ideas that can be used in various policy, practitioner, and academic settings—clarifying overarching concepts and trends rather than analyzing specific policy issues that can quickly become outdated. <ul> <li>Addresses issues of contemporary importance such as demographic changes in religious observance, increased immigration, the emergence of new religious movements, and changes in more established religions</li> <li>Explores the ethical and philosophical concepts as well as the practical, everyday consequences of European post-secularism</li> <li>Challenges widespread assumptions about the secular nature of the modern public sphere</li> <li>Offers analytical tools as well as practical policy recommendations on a range of issues including media, regulation, gender, conflict and peacebuilding, immigration and humanitarianism.</li> </ul> Designed to move research findings from academic journals to the realm of public discourse, Religion and European Society: A Primer is a valuable source of information for practitioners within and outside of Europe of religious studies, politics, and international affairs.

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Notes on Contributors xi Introduction 1 Benjamin Schewel and Erin K. Wilson I.1 The Varieties of Secularism 3 I.2 Imagining ‘Europe’ 4 I.3 Chapter Summary 5 Note 11 References 11 Part I Conceptual Frameworks 13 1 Religion in European Society: The Factors to Take into Account 15 Grace Davie and Erin K. Wilson 1.1 Cultural Heritage 16 1.2 The Historic Churches 16 1.3 From Obligation to Consumption 18 1.4 New Arrivals 21 1.5 Secular Reactions 22 1.6 The Influence of Neoliberalism 24 1.7 Is Europe an Exceptional Case? 25 1.8 ‘Global War on Terror’ and Associated Discourse 26 1.9 Gathering the Threads 27 Notes 28 References 28 2 What’s Wrong with Secularization? 31 Benjamin Schewel 2.1 The Seven Basic Claims Investigated 32 2.2 Conclusion 42 Key Points for Researchers and Policymakers 43 Notes 44 References 44 Part II Religion and the Public Sphere in Europe 49 3 Religion’s Place in Ethical and Political Discourse 51 Joseph A. Camilleri 3.1 The Changing European Mosaic 52 3.2 The ‘Islam’ Conundrum: Challenge and Opportunity 54 3.3 Contending Discourses 56 3.4 More Promising Pathways 60 References 65 4 Culture, Conflict, and Constitutional Right: Representations of Religion in the Daily Press 69 Mia Lövheim 4.1 Introduction 69 4.2 A New Visibility of Religion: Post‐Secularity or Mediatization? 70 4.3 Increased Visibility of Religion: Empirical Findings 71 4.4 Framing Religion 73 4.4.1 Conflict 74 4.4.2 Culture 75 4.4.3 Constitutional Right 75 4.5 Religion, Post‐Secularity, and Mediatization: Interpreting the Findings 78 4.6 Key Points and Recommendations for Researchers 79 4.7 Key Points for Policy‐Makers 80 4.8 Key Points for Media Practitioners 80 Notes 80 References 81 5 Patterns of Regulation of Religion in Europe 83 Paul Rasor 5.1 European Context 83 5.2 Six Examples of Regulation 85 5.2.1 Denmark 85 5.2.1.1 Religion in Schools 86 5.2.1.2 Religious and Clothing and Symbols 86 5.2.2 Poland 86 5.2.2.1 Religion in Schools 87 5.2.2.2 Religious Clothing and Symbols 87 5.2.3 Italy 87 5.2.3.1 Religion in Schools 88 5.2.3.2 Religious Clothing and Symbols 89 5.2.4 Czech Republic 89 5.2.4.1 Religion in Schools 90 5.2.4.2 Religious Clothing and Symbols 90 5.2.5 The Netherlands 91 5.2.5.1 Religion in Schools 91 5.2.5.2 Religious Clothing and Symbols 91 5.2.6 France 92 5.2.6.1 Religion in Schools 92 5.2.6.2 Religious Clothing and Symbols 93 5.3 Conclusion 93 Questions and Suggestions for Researchers and Policymakers 94 Notes 95 References 96 6 Faith‐based Organizations in Europe 99 Jeffrey Haynes 6.1 Introduction: FBOs in Europe 99 6.2 FBOs and the EU: From Marginalization to Significance 100 6.3 FBOs and Welfare Provision in Europe 104 6.4 Conclusion 106 Notes 107 References 108 7 The Religious Dimensions of Contemporary European Populism 111 Renée Wagenvoorde 7.1 The Rise of Populism in Europe 112 7.2 Populism in Public Discourse 112 7.3 Populism in Academic Literature 114 7.4 Populism, Religion, and Identity 115 7.4.1 The Role of Religion in Populist Self‐conceptions 115 7.4.2 Populists’ Rejection of Islam 117 7.5 Good vs Bad Populism 118 7.6 Conclusion 119 7.6.1 Recommendations for Researchers and Policymakers 120 References120 8 Gender: Religion, Secularism, and Women’s Empowerment 125 Kim Knibbe and Brenda Bartelink 8.1 Introduction 125 8.2 Understanding Religion in Modern Society: Beyond the Secularization Thesis 126 8.3 The Gendered Division Between Public and Private 128 8.4 Religion and Gender: Current Research 130 8.5 Majority–Minority Relations 132 8.6 New Research Agendas 133 8.7 Policymakers: Recommendations 134 8.7.1 Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights 134 8.7.2 Public Health Risks: HIV‐ and Homo‐healings 135 8.8 Conclusion 137 Notes 138 References 138 Part III Global Interconnections 143 9 Religion and Peacebuilding in the European Union 145 Megan K. Shore and Scott T. Kline 9.1 Religious Conflict Resolution: An Introduction 146 9.2 Religion, Peacebuilding, and Religious Conflict Resolution in Europe 151 9.2.1 Secularization 152 9.2.2 The European Union 153 9.3 Conclusion 154 Note 155 References 155 10 Radicalization and Religion 159 Liam Stephens and Stijn Sieckelinck 10.1 The Meaning and Use of Radicalization as a Concept 160 10.2 Utilizing Radicalization in Practice 161 10.2.1 Ideology 162 10.2.2 Environment 163 10.2.3 Psychological Processes 164 10.3 Identity and Agency 165 Note 167 References 167 11 Universal Freedom of Religion or Belief: A Reality Check Through the Lens of the EU Guidelines 171 Michael Wiener 11.1 Regional Challenges to the Universal Freedom of Religion or Belief 172 11.1.1 Violence 173 11.1.2 Freedom of Expression 173 11.1.3 Promotion of Respect for Diversity and Tolerance 174 11.1.4 Discrimination 175 11.1.5 Changing or Leaving One’s Religion or Belief 176 11.1.6 Manifestation of Religion or Belief 176 11.2 External–Internal Consistency: A Reality Check Concerning EU Member States 177 11.2.1 Violence 177 11.2.2 Freedom of Expression 178 11.2.3 Promotion of Respect for Diversity and Tolerance 178 11.2.4 Discrimination 179 11.2.5 Changing or Leaving One’s Religion or Belief 180 11.2.6 Manifestation of Religion or Belief 180 11.3 Concluding Remarks 180 Note 181 References 182 12 Between Solidarity and Exclusion: Religious Dimensions of Immigration and Asylum in Europe 183 Kat Eghdamian 12.1 (Mis)Assumptions About Religion and Immigration 184 12.2 Security First: Religion, Immigration, and Geopolitical Hostility 186 12.3 Changing Notions of Us and Them: Immigration, Integration, and Religious Identity 187 12.4 Concluding Remarks and Key Recommendations 190 References 191 13 Southern‐Led Faith‐based Responses to Refugees: Insights for the Global North 195 Elena Fiddian‐Qasmiyeh and Julia Pacitto 13.1 Introduction 195 13.2 Localizing – and ‘Faithing’ – Debates on Southern‐led Responses to Displacement 196 13.3 Hegemonic Humanitarianism Defined and Critiqued 199 13.4 Writing the ‘Other’ into Humanitarian Discourse 201 13.5 Southern State and Civil Society Responses to Syrian Refugees’ Displacement 202 13.6 Humanitarian Refugees: Views from the Thai‐Myanmar Border Camp 203 13.7 Conclusions 205 13.7.1 Recommendations for Researchers 207 13.7.2 Recommendations for Policymakers 207 Notes 207 References 210 Index 215

Autorenportrait

Benjamin Schewel, PhD, is Lecturer at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Groningenand Associate Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, University of Virginia, USA. He is author of Seven Ways of Looking at Religion and co-editor of Religion and Public Discourse in an Age of Transition: Reflections on Baha’i Practice and Thought Erin K. Wilson, PhD, is Associate Professor of Politics and Religion at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Groningen. She is the author of After Secularism: Rethinking Religion in Global Politics, co-author of Justice Globalism: Ideology, Crisis, Policy and co-editor of The Refugee Crisis and Religion: Secularism, Security and Hospitality in Question.