The Sacred and the Sovereign: Religion and International Politics - Tapa blanda

A significant contribution to advancing our understanding of the nexus between international politics and religious beliefs and institutions. The Sacred and the Sovereign should generate healthy debate among students of religion and international politics. Hopefully, it will also convince skeptical readers of the great importance of Islam and Christianity and their attendant belief systems and institutions on the stage of world politics. International Studies Review A timely study of the importance of religion in understanding international affairs, with some contributors arguing for the importance of religion in informing and sometimes guiding international affairs... Highly recommended for anyone thinking about religion and the state of the world. Virginia Quarterly Review

Until September 11th, 2001, few in the West fully appreciated the significance of religion in international politics. The terrible events of that day refocused our attention on how thoroughly religion and politics intermingle, sometimes with horrific results. But must this intermingling always be so deadly? The Sacred and the Sovereign brings together leading voices to consider the roles that religion should-and should not-play in a post-Cold War age distinguished by humanitarian intervention, terrorism, globalization, and challenges to state sovereignty. But these challenges to state sovereignty have deep and abiding roots in religion that invite us to revisit just what values we hold sacred. Offsetting the commonly shared idea that religion is politics' perennial nemesis, this volume demonstrates that religious traditions, institutions, and ideas are essential elements of the political quest for human rights, peace, order, legitimacy, and justice. The Sacred and the Sovereign brings distinguished scholars of religious studies, theology, and politics together with ranking members of the military and government to reflect seriously about where-and if-safe boundaries can be drawn between religion and politics in the international arena.