Religion, Power, and Society in Suriname and Guyana

Religion, Power, and Society in Suriname and Guyana
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 251
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ISBN-10 : 9781000588415
ISBN-13 : 1000588416
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Book Synopsis Religion, Power, and Society in Suriname and Guyana by : R. Kirtie Algoe

Download or read book Religion, Power, and Society in Suriname and Guyana written by R. Kirtie Algoe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-05-30 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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