Religious Diversity Philosophical and Political Dimensions [Hardcover]

Religious Diversity examines whether believing in a religion's truth increases intolerance and how the existence (and growth) of multiple religions affects political societies.Religious diversity, and conflict between religions in many places, pose philosophical problems. It also provides growing political problems, between and within nations. How can religious pluralism be politically managed? Religious Diversity: Philosophical and Political Dimensions argues that the need for tolerance must not result in an attack on the ability of any religion to claim truth. Religious freedom matters, and so does the search for a truth that applies to all.Religious diversity, and conflict between religions in many places, pose philosophical problems. It also provides growing political problems, between and within nations. How can religious pluralism be politically managed? Religious Diversity: Philosophical and Political Dimensions argues that the need for tolerance must not result in an attack on the ability of any religion to claim truth. Religious freedom matters, and so does the search for a truth that applies to all.Should we merely celebrate diversity in the sphere of religion? What of the social cohesion of a country? There is a constant tug between belief in religious truth and the need for respect for other religions. Religious Diversity: Philosophical and Political Dimensions examines how far a firm faith can allow for toleration of difference and respect the need for religious freedom. It elucidates the philosophical credentials of different approaches to truth in religion, ranging from a dogmatic fundamentalism to a pluralism that shades into relativism. Must we resort to a secularism that treats all religion as a personal and private matter, with nothing to contribute to discussions about the common good? How should law approach the issue of religious freedom? Introducing the relevance of central discussions in modern philosophy of religion, the book goes on to examlÃ6