Stereotyping Religion II: Critiquing Clichés

Book Overview

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

Each chapter includes:

- A description of a particular clich
- 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
- An analysis of the social or rhetorical work the clich accomplishes in the present

Clich s 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 Clich s is suitable for all readers looking to clear away unsophisticated assumptions in preparation for more critical studies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350263591
• ISBN13: 9781350263598
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"