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ISBN10: 0801880807, ISBN13: 9780801880803, [publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD] Softcover Paperback. Can religion be compatible with liberal democracy? World Religions and Democracy brings together insights from renowned scholars and world leaders in a provocative and timely discussion of religions' role in the success or failure of democracy. An essay by Alfred Stepan outlines the concept of "twin tolerations" and differentiation, and creates a template that can be applied to all of the religion-democracy relationships observed and analyzed throughout the volume. "Twin tolerations" means that there is a clear distinction and a mutual respect between political authorities and religious leaders and bodies. When true differentiation is accomplished, the religious sector enjoys freedom of activity and the ability to peacefully influence its members but does not wield direct political power. A country's ability to implement the principle of differentiation directly affects the successful development of democracy. Part two focuses on eastern religions-Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism-and includes contributions from Nobel Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.The third part addresses democracy in relationship to Judaism and the three branches of Christianity-Catholicism, Protestantism, and Eastern Orthodoxy. Sociologist Peter Berger offers a global perspective of Christianity and democracy. ...

ISBN10: 0801880807, ISBN13: 9780801880803, [publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press] Softcover Masmoudi, Laith Kubba, Ladan Boroumand, Roya Boroumand. Editor(s): Diamond, Larry; Plattner, Marc F.; Costopoulos, Philip J. Series: A Journal of Democracy Book. Num Pages: 290 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; JP; LAM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 429. . 2005. Paperback. . . . .
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Baltimore, Maryland Johns Hopkins University Press 2005 Paperback As New As new. Softcover. 262 pp, with index.

ISBN10: 0801880807, ISBN13: 9780801880803, [publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore,Maryland] Softcover As new. Softcover. 262 pp, with index.
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