Stereotyping Religion II: Critiquing Clichés

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Building on the success of Stereotyping Religion: Critiquing Clichés, this follow up volume dismantles a further 10 widespread stereotypes and clichés about religion, focusing on clichés that a new generation of students are most familiar with.

Each chapter includes:

РA description of a particular clich̩
– Discussion of where it appears in popular culture or popular media
– Discussion of where it appears in scholarly literature
– A historical contextualization of its use in the past
РAn analysis of the social or rhetorical work the clich̩ accomplishes in the present

Clichés addressed include:

– “Religion and science naturally conflict”
– “All religions are against LGBTQ rights”
– “Eastern religions are more spiritual than Western religions”
– “Religion is personal and not subject to government regulation”
– “Religious pluralism gives everyone a voice”

Written in an easy and accessible style, Stereotyping Religion II: Critiquing Clichés is suitable for all readers looking to clear away unsophisticated assumptions in preparation for more critical studies.

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