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Black mass Black mass John Gray Philosopher John Gray examines the history of utopianism, links it to apocalyptic religious beliefs, and argues that utopianism currently dominates mainstream politics, discussing its impact in Iraq … OL12344W
With God on their side With God on their side Esther Kaplan An evaluation of the influence of the Christian right on the current administration, discussing the direction of Christian fundamentalism as it is shaping today's political arena, in the areas of sex… OL16028833W
Religious radicalization and securitization in Canada and beyond Religious radicalization and securitization in Canada and beyond Lorne L. Dawson,Paul Bramadat Religious Radicalization and Securitization in Canada and Beyond is an ideal guide to the ongoing debates on how best to respond to radicalization without sacrificing the commitments to multicultural… OL22301373W
La dernière croisade La dernière croisade Barbara Victor A la veille d'une nouvelle élection présidentielle aux Etats-Unis, cette enquête de terrain montre le poids de l'influence des organisations évangélistes dans l'enjeu de la campagne. Sur la scène pol… OL24440617W
Christian Martyrdom and Political Violence Christian Martyrdom and Political Violence Rubén Rosario Rodriguez xii, 307 ; 24 cm OL25052919W
Religion of democracy Religion of democracy Creighton Peden This volume concludes Dr Peden's series on the empirical tradition in American Philosophical and Religious Thought. OL27955871W
Democracy, human rights and law in Islamic thought Democracy, human rights and law in Islamic thought Muḥammad ʻĀbid Jābirī "Mohammad Abed al-Jabri is one of the most influential political philosophers in the contemporary Middle East. A critical rationalist in the tradition of Avincenna and Averroes, he emphasises the dis… OL28591849W
Mémoire et identité Mémoire et identité Jean-Paul II pape Le testament politique et spirituel du pape. Conçu d'abord comme une analyse critique et historique des deux dictatures du 20e siècle, le nazisme et le communisme, cette réflexion du Saint-Père s'est… OL28957141W
Theology and the Political Theology and the Political Slavoj Žižek,John Milbank,Creston Davis The essays in *Theology and the Political*—written by some of the world’s foremost theologians, philosophers, and literary critics—analyze the ethics and consequences of human action. They explore th… OL3088216W
Crossing the Gods Crossing the Gods N. J. Demerath "Crossing the Gods examines the sometimes antagonistic, sometimes cozy relationship between religion and politics in countries around the globe.". "Eminent sociologist of religion Jay Demerath trave… OL4115673W
Blood and religion Blood and religion Ronald S. Love "Ronald Love places Henri IV's reign in context against the broader background of endemic civil war, contemporary religious culture, and the many responsibilities imposed upon the king by his royal r… OL5999696W
Church, State and Society in Kenya Church, State and Society in Kenya Galia Sabar "Church, State and Society in Kenya draws on a rich variety of sources not previously accessed or published - together with interviews with both Church officials and ordinary Kenyans - to demonstrate… OL8357544W