Theorists of "secularization" have for two centuries been saying that religion must inevitably decline in the modern world. But today; much of the world is as religious as ever. This volume challenges the belief that the modern world is increasingly secular; showing instead that modernization more often strengthens religion. Seven leading cultural observers examine several regions and several religions and explain the resurgence of religion in world politics. Peter L. Berger opens with a global overview. The other six writers deal with particular aspects of the religious scene: George Weigel; with Roman Catholicism;David Martin; with the evangelical Protestant upsurge not only in the Western world but also in Latin America; Africa; the Pacific rim; China; and Eastern Europe; Jonathan Sacks; with Jews and politics in the modern world; Abdullahi A. An-Na'im; with political Islam in national politics and international relations; Grace Davie; with Europe as perhaps the exception to the desecularization thesis; and Tu Weiming; with religion in the People's Republic of China.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Mostly Modern HistoryBy Jessy CarlisleThis book largely glosses over the glorious; long and ancient history of the Ethiopian Church (and the recently independent Eritrean Church which was part of it until the 1990's) and the ever-suffering Coptic Church. In spite of its title; it focusses more upon European missionary efforts than indigenous African Christianity. Perhaps this reflects the background and personal biases of the author but given the cover image; I would have expected a lot more about the history of African Christianity prior to 1500. In spite of that; it covers the last 500 years well and at least the publishers had the respect to include an Ethiopian icon on the cover.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Super speedy delivery and book in great conditionBy Alexi R.Just what I was looking for! Super speedy delivery and book in great condition; just as stated. Thanks!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy WKDMHgreat
