Religions view religions : explorations in pursuit of understanding /
Because religion is so central to the lives and experience of the vast majority of people throughout the world, it figures very prominently in a variety of ways in interhuman relations. Unfortunately, 'religion' often appears to be one of the potent sources of mistrust, discord and strife...
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| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam ; New York :
Rodopi,
2006
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| Series: | Currents of encounter ;
v. 25. |
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | Because religion is so central to the lives and experience of the vast majority of people throughout the world, it figures very prominently in a variety of ways in interhuman relations. Unfortunately, 'religion' often appears to be one of the potent sources of mistrust, discord and strife between and among individuals, groups and cultures. What frequently lies at the root of such suspicion and dissension is general ignorance concerning the religious other, a lack of knowledge about his or her beliefs, aspirations and views of the good and morally honorable life. And even if people have some fa. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (372 pages) : 10 illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1423790847 9781423790846 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
