Pluralism
Legal Status of Religious Organizations: A Comparative Overview
W. Cole Durham, Jr. Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Modern societies are experiencing increased pluralism, and the need to respond in fair ways to different religious communities has created the need for neutral legal structures that are easily adaptable. [FREE]
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The Religion-State Relationship in Europe
Rik Torfs Tuesday, 6 July 2010
European systems share specific values and approaches that indicate a coherent European model for religion-state relationships, characterized by the continuous existence of a two level system.
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The Creation of Muslim Representative Institutions in the “Secular” European States
Silvio Ferrari Tuesday, 6 July 2010
European governments want Muslim communities to organize coherent structures to better interact with the state. As they encourage this process, they should remember three fundamental principles: freedom, cooperation, and autonomy.
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Christian-Muslim Conflicts and Interfaith Bridge-Building Efforts in Nigeria
Matthews Ojo, Folaranmi Lateju Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Religious fundamentalism among Christians and Muslims noticeably emerged in Nigeria during the 1970s. Most of Nigeria's interreligious forums have responded to religious conflict only after it has escalated into violence. [FREE]
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On the Future of French Muslims
Karin Christianson Tuesday, 8 June 2010
As it seeks to carve out a new identity, France has the opportunity to lead its neighbors in commencing a fruitful dialogue with its Muslim communities and pursuing integration methods that promote inclusion rather than exclusion and the targeting of immigrants.
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Sharia Criminal Courts and Nigeria’s Constitution
Ellen Richardson Thursday, 6 May 2010
After ten years of criminal sharia law, the constitutional provisions for secularism and federal authority have been undermined, human rights have been violated, and the degradation of rule of law has divided and de-stabilized the Nigerian state.
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Divine Comedy
Amy Rowe Wednesday, 16 December 2009
A review of Holy Hullabaloos: A Road Trip to the Battlegrounds of the Church/State Wars, by Jay Wexler.
Foreign Christian Organizations and Social Welfare in Asia
Stephen Bailey Thursday, 10 September 2009
Foreign Christian Organizations and foreign governments can and should work to expand synergies between responsible religious liberty and social well-being and stability.
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Updating the Old, Integrating the New: State Secularism and French Muslims
Stephen Wong Monday, 29 June 2009
Localized change and a softer, updated version of France's policy of laïcité—or secularism—can honor the policy's historical significance and meet the current challenge of Muslim integration.
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Religion and Russia’s Future
James Billington Thursday, 4 June 2009
The United States faces significant foreign policy challenges, and several of them involve Russia. Americans need better and deeper interfaith understanding to comprehend Russia's ongoing spiritual struggle. (1997)
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