Religion, Power, and Society in Suriname and Guyana (e-bog) af Algoe, R. Kirtie
Algoe, R. Kirtie (forfatter)

Religion, Power, and Society in Suriname and Guyana e-bog

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This book surveys the development of the religious landscape in Suriname and Guyana, focusing on the interaction between Hindus, Muslims, and Christians and responses to Christian dominance. It reflects on how and why these religiously diverse Caribbean societies are characterized by relative harmony, whereas interreligious relationships in other parts of the world have been marked by extreme c...
E-bog 348,37 DKK
Forfattere Algoe, R. Kirtie (forfatter)
Forlag Routledge
Udgivet 30 maj 2022
Længde 230 sider
Genrer 1KJ
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781000588385
This book surveys the development of the religious landscape in Suriname and Guyana, focusing on the interaction between Hindus, Muslims, and Christians and responses to Christian dominance. It reflects on how and why these religiously diverse Caribbean societies are characterized by relative harmony, whereas interreligious relationships in other parts of the world have been marked by extreme conflict and violence. The chapters explore ideological and institutional dimensions, including the role of government policies, religious demography, religious leadership, and private religious institutions. The author takes a critical stance towards a negative approach to power struggles and offers a perspective that does not necessarily consider religious diversity a hindrance for religious harmony. Making valuable data accessible to scholars in the English language, this volume provides a framework for the study of interreligious relations and for understanding the religious worlds of the Caribbean.