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Religion, Protest, and Social Upheaval
Represents some of the best, cutting-edge thinking available on multiple forms of social upheaval and related grassroots movements. From the January 2017 Women’s March to the August 2017 events in Charlottesville and the 2020 protests for racial justice in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, social upheaval and protest have loomed large in the United States in recent years.The varied, sometimes conflicting role of religious believers, communities, and institutions in such events and movements calls for scholarly analysis.Arising from a conference held at the College of the Holy Cross in November 2017, Religion, Protest, and Social Upheaval gathers contributions from ten scholars in religious studies, theology and ethics, and gender studies—from seasoned experts to emerging voices—to illuminate this tumultuous era of history and the complex landscape of social action for economic, racial, political, and sexual and gender justice. The contributors consider the history of resistance to racial capitalist imperialism from W.E. B. Du Bois to today; the theological genealogy of the capitalist economic order, and Catholic theology’s growing concern with climate change; affect theory and the rise of white nationalism, theological aesthetics, and solidarity with migrants; differing U.S.Christian churches’ responses to the “revolutionary aesthetics” of the Black Lives Matter movement; Muslim migration and the postsecular character of Muslim labor organizing in the United States; shifts in moral reasoning and religiosity among U.S. women’s movements from the 1960s to today; and the intersection of heresy discourse and struggles for LGBTQ+ equality among Korean and Korean-American Protestants.With this pluralistic approach, Religion, Protest, and Social Upheaval offers a snapshot of scholarly religious responses to the crises and promises of the late 2010s and early 2020s.Representing the diverse coalitions of the religious left, it provides groundbreaking analysis, charts trajectories for further study and action, and offers visions for a more hopeful future.
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Freedom from Religion
Are you exhausted by sacrificial living and pursuing God? Are you tired of searching to find fulfilment in your relationship with God? Are you looking for a Christianity that really works?This book is provocative and radical. But it will liberate you and bring you into hope that the Christian life does not need to be lived by your effort or energy. God Himself is the Initiator and Energiser of Christianity.Christianity is the life and love of God. The only thing that can set us free from guilt and condemnation is experiencing the substance of the Father’s love.Freedom from Religion:shows that coming to the end of our striving can be the start of true freedom.,sets out the real difference between religion and Christianity.,injects us with hope that we can live confidently in our relationship with God.
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Equality, Freedom, and Religion
Is religious freedom being curtailed in pursuit of equality, and the outlawing of discrimination?Is enough effort made to accommodate those motivated by a religious conscience?All rights matter but at times the right to put religious beliefs into practice increasingly takes second place in the law of different countries to the pursuit of other social priorities.The right to freedom of belief and to manifest belief is written into all human rights charters.In the United States religious freedom is sometimes seen as 'the first freedom'.Yet increasingly in many jurisdictions in Europe and North America, religious freedom can all too easily be 'trumped' by other rights.Roger Trigg looks at the assumptions that lie behind the subordination of religious liberty to other social concerns, especially the pursuit of equality.He gives examples from different Western countries of a steady erosion of freedom of religion.The protection of freedom of worship is often seen as sufficient, and religious practices are separated from the beliefs which inspire them.So far from religion in general, and Christianity in particular, providing a foundation for our beliefs in human dignity and human rights, religion is all too often seen as threat and a source of conflict, to be controlled at all costs.The challenge is whether any freedom can preserved for long, if the basic human right to freedom of religious belief and practice is dismissed as of little account, with no attempt to provide any reasonable accommodation.Given the central role of religion in human life, unnecessary limitations on its expression are attacks on human freedom itself.
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Queer Nuns : Religion, Activism, and Serious Parody
An engaging look into the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, queer activists devoted to social justice The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence make up an unlikely order of nuns.Self-described as “twenty-first century queer nuns,” the Sisters began in 1979 when three bored gay men donned retired Roman Catholic nuns’ habits and went for a stroll through San Francisco’s gay Castro district.The stunned and delighted responses they received prompted these already-seasoned activists to consider whether the habits might have some use in social justice work, and within a year they had constituted the new order.Today, with more than 83 houses on four different continents, the Sisters offer health outreach, support, and, at times, protest on behalf of queer communities.In Queer Nuns, Melissa M. Wilcox offers new insights into the role the Sisters play across queer culture and the religious landscape.The Sisters both spoof nuns and argue quite seriously that they are nuns, adopting an innovative approach the author refers to as serious parody.Like any performance, serious parody can either challenge or reinforce existing power dynamics, and it often accomplishes both simultaneously.The book demonstrates that, through the use of this strategy, the Sisters are able to offer an effective, flexible, and noteworthy approach to community-based activism.Serious parody ultimately has broader applications beyond its use by the Sisters.Wilcox argues that serious parody offers potential uses and challenges in the efforts of activist groups to work within communities that are opposed and oppressed by culturally significant traditions and organizations – as is the case with queer communities and the Roman Catholic Church.This book opens the door to a new world of religion and social activism, one which could be adapted to a range of political movements, individual inclinations, and community settings.
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What is freedom of religion?
Freedom of religion is the right to practice any religion or no religion at all without interference from the government or other individuals. It is a fundamental human right that allows individuals to worship, express, and manifest their beliefs in a peaceful manner. This freedom also includes the right to change one's religion or beliefs, as well as the right to share and teach one's beliefs with others. It is a cornerstone of a democratic society that promotes tolerance, diversity, and respect for all individuals' beliefs.
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Is there really freedom of religion?
Freedom of religion varies greatly from country to country. In some places, individuals are free to practice their religion without interference, while in others, there are restrictions and even persecution based on religious beliefs. Even in countries with legal protections for religious freedom, there can be social or cultural pressures that limit the ability to fully practice one's faith. Overall, while many countries have laws protecting freedom of religion, the reality of how this freedom is experienced can be quite different.
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What is better, religious freedom or freedom from religion?
Both religious freedom and freedom from religion are important aspects of a democratic society. Religious freedom allows individuals to practice their faith without fear of persecution, while freedom from religion ensures that individuals are not forced to adhere to any particular religious beliefs. Both are essential for creating a society that respects the diverse beliefs and values of its citizens. Ultimately, the balance between the two is crucial for promoting tolerance, understanding, and coexistence among different religious and non-religious communities.
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What does freedom of religion and conscience mean?
Freedom of religion and conscience means that individuals have the right to practice their own religion, or to hold no religious beliefs, without interference or discrimination from the government or other individuals. This includes the freedom to worship, to express and manifest one's beliefs, and to change one's religion. It also means that individuals have the right to follow their conscience and act in accordance with their deeply held beliefs, as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others or cause harm. This freedom is a fundamental human right and is essential for a diverse and tolerant society.
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Freedom of Religion Under Bills of Rights
'The Australian Constitution contains no guarantee of freedom of religion or freedom of conscience. Indeed, it contains very few provisions dealing with rights — in essence, it is a Constitution that confines itself mainly to prescribing a framework for federal government, setting out the various powers of government and limiting them as between federal and state governments and the three branches of government without attempting to define the rights of citizens except in minor respects. […]Whether Australia should have a national bill of rights has been a controversial issue for quite some time. This is despite the fact that Australia has acceded to the ICCPR, as well as the First Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, thereby accepting an international obligation to bring Australian law into line with the ICCPR, an obligation that Australia has not discharged. Australia is the only country in the Western world without a national bill of rights. The chapters that follow in this book debate the situation in Australia and in various other Western jurisdictions.'
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Digital Religion: The Basics
Digital Religion: The Basics explores how digital media and internet platforms are transforming religious practice in a digital age and the impact this has had on religious culture in contemporary society. Through exploring six defining characteristics of how religion is acted out online, including multisite reality, convergence practice, networked community, storied identity, shifting authority, and experiential authenticity, the book considers how digital religion both shapes, and is influenced by, religion offline.Questions asked include:How is religion being performed and reimagined through digital media and cultures?In what ways do the practices of religion online merge or correspond with shifts in perspective taking place in offline religious practice?How do the key findings of religion online reflect broader social, cultural, and structural practices observed within mobile, networked society?With case studies and further readings, Digital Religion: The Basics is a must-read for students wanting to come to grips with how religion is changing and experienced through digital media.
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Queer Mobilities in Indonesia : Religion, Activism, and Everyday Life
Ebook available to libraries exclusively as part of the JSTOR Path to Open intiative. In recent decades, queer individuals and groups in Indonesia have reached unprecedented levels of visibility.Since the colonial era, conceptualizations of gender and sexual diversity have shifted drastically, mediated through regional dynamics, the globalization of particular forms of queer discourse through transnational activism, and the proliferation of social media in everyday life.These developments have gone hand in hand with increased opposition towards queer Indonesians on a societal, legal, and religious level.Queer Mobilities builds on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in urban centres in Bali and Java among different queer communities, activists, and religious scholars to explore the lifeworlds of queer Indonesians in globalizing urban contexts.The book captures a moment in time when a range of queer Indonesian experiences have become possible: from the emerging queer-of-faith activism in Muslim, Hindu, and Christian circles to the glamour of Bali’s gay scene and from the circulation of death threats on social media to the mushrooming of online fundraisers and queer education.Queer Mobilities analyzes how power and solidarity are reconfigured when differently positioned queer individuals become visible in (trans)national contexts.
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Global LGBTQ Activism : Social Media, Digital Technologies, and Protest Mechanisms
Focused on understanding and analyzing LGBTQ activism and protest globally, this edited collection brings together voices from different parts of the world to examine LGBTQ protests and their impact. Through the lens of media, culture, and sociopolitical structures, this collection highlights how cultural and technical factors like the emergence of social media and other digital platforms have impacted LGBTQ activism.This book draws on studies from countries as varied as Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Hungary, Morocco, China, and the US.The contributions provide important insight into how social media and digital platforms have provided space for self-expression and protest and encouraged advocacy and empowerment for LGBTQ movements.It also examines the diversity and similarities between different national contexts and the various obstacles faced, while spotlighting countries that are traditionally understudied in Western academia, in an important step toward decolonizing research.Each chapter, through the voices of activists and media scholars, moves beyond an oversimplified examination of queer protests to show, in rich detail, the exciting yet complicated terrain of queer protests throughout the globe. This book is suitable for media, communication, and cultural studies students; researchers; academics; and LGBTQ activists, as well as students and scholars from related academic disciplines.
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Where does freedom of religion end and hate speech begin?
Freedom of religion ends and hate speech begins when individuals use their religious beliefs to incite violence, discrimination, or harm towards others. When religious beliefs are used to spread messages of intolerance, bigotry, or prejudice against certain groups, it crosses the line into hate speech. It is important to uphold the right to freedom of religion while also recognizing that this right does not justify promoting hatred or violence towards others. Society must strike a balance between protecting religious freedom and preventing the spread of harmful and discriminatory ideologies.
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What is the connection between confirmation money and freedom of religion?
Confirmation money is a financial gift given to a child during the sacrament of confirmation in some Christian denominations. The connection between confirmation money and freedom of religion lies in the fact that the gift is often seen as a symbol of support for the child's religious beliefs and commitment to their faith. By giving confirmation money, family and friends are acknowledging and respecting the child's freedom to practice their religion and are encouraging them to continue on their spiritual journey. This financial support can also provide the child with the means to further explore and express their faith, thus contributing to their freedom of religion.
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What distinguishes a religion from a substitute religion?
A religion is typically characterized by a belief in a higher power or powers, a set of sacred texts or teachings, and a system of rituals and practices. It often provides a framework for understanding the meaning and purpose of life, as well as guidelines for moral behavior. A substitute religion, on the other hand, may lack some or all of these elements, but still fulfills a similar role in providing meaning, community, and a sense of purpose for its followers. Substitute religions may include belief systems, ideologies, or even activities such as sports or political movements that fulfill some of the same functions as traditional religions.
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Is substitute religion the same as religion replacement?
No, substitute religion and religion replacement are not the same. Substitute religion refers to alternative belief systems or practices that individuals adopt in addition to their traditional religion, while religion replacement involves completely abandoning one's original religion in favor of a new belief system. Substitute religion allows individuals to incorporate elements of different faiths into their lives, whereas religion replacement involves a complete shift in religious identity.
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