{"product_id":"religion-and-european-society-isbn-9781119162858","title":"Religion and European Society","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA contemporary examination of the role of religion in the European public sphere and beyond\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough the role of religion has arguably declined in the societies of Western and Northern Europe, religious participation in other parts of the continent and among growing immigrant communities remains an important aspect of daily life. Recent years have seen a resurgence of religion in the public sphere, prompting many researchers to view European secularism as an outlier in this global trend. \u003ci\u003eReligion and European Society: A Primer \u003c\/i\u003epresents recent academic literature that explores key developments and current debates in the field, covering topics such as changing patterns of belief, religion across the political spectrum, and development and humanitarian aid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArticles written by leading scholars draw from well-established findings to help readers contemplate the role of religion in public life, understand the assumptions and underpinnings of the secular worldview, and develop new ways of thinking about global issues relevant to contemporary global affairs. Each theme is addressed by several articles to provide readers with diverse, sometimes competing perspectives. This volume offers concepts and ideas that can be used in various policy, practitioner, and academic settings—clarifying overarching concepts and trends rather than analyzing specific policy issues that can quickly become outdated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses issues of contemporary importance such as demographic changes in religious observance, increased immigration, the emergence of new religious movements, and changes in more established religions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the ethical and philosophical concepts as well as the practical, everyday consequences of European post-secularism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChallenges widespread assumptions about the secular nature of the modern public sphere\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers analytical tools as well as practical policy recommendations on a range of issues including media, regulation, gender, conflict and peacebuilding, immigration and humanitarianism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to move research findings from academic journals to the realm of public discourse, \u003ci\u003eReligion and European Society: A Primer \u003c\/i\u003eis a valuable source of information for practitioners within and outside of Europe of religious studies, politics, and international affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBenjamin Schewel \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Erin K. Wilson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI.1 The Varieties of Secularism 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI.2 Imagining ‘Europe’ 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI.3 Chapter Summary 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Conceptual Frameworks 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Religion in European Society: The Factors to Take into Account 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrace Davie \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Erin K. Wilson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Cultural Heritage 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The Historic Churches 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 From Obligation to Consumption 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 New Arrivals 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Secular Reactions 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 The Influence of Neoliberalism 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Is Europe an Exceptional Case? 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 ‘Global War on Terror’ and Associated Discourse 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Gathering the Threads 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 What’s Wrong with Secularization? 31\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBenjamin Schewel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The Seven Basic Claims Investigated 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Conclusion 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points for Researchers and Policymakers 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Religion and the Public Sphere in Europe 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Religion’s Place in Ethical and Political Discourse 51\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoseph A. Camilleri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The Changing European Mosaic 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The ‘Islam’ Conundrum: Challenge and Opportunity 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Contending Discourses 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 More Promising Pathways 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Culture, Conflict, and Constitutional Right: Representations of Religion in the Daily Press 69\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMia Lövheim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 A New Visibility of Religion: Post‐Secularity or Mediatization? 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Increased Visibility of Religion: Empirical Findings 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Framing Religion 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Conflict 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Culture 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.3 Constitutional Right 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Religion, Post‐Secularity, and Mediatization: Interpreting the Findings 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Key Points and Recommendations for Researchers 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Key Points for Policy‐Makers 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Key Points for Media Practitioners 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Patterns of Regulation of Religion in Europe 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Rasor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 European Context 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Six Examples of Regulation 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Denmark 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1.1 Religion in Schools 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1.2 Religious and Clothing and Symbols 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Poland 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2.1 Religion in Schools 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2.2 Religious Clothing and Symbols 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Italy 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3.1 Religion in Schools 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3.2 Religious Clothing and Symbols 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4 Czech Republic 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4.1 Religion in Schools 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4.2 Religious Clothing and Symbols 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5 The Netherlands 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5.1 Religion in Schools 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5.2 Religious Clothing and Symbols 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.6 France 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.6.1 Religion in Schools 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.6.2 Religious Clothing and Symbols 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Conclusion 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Suggestions for Researchers and Policymakers 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Faith‐based Organizations in Europe 99\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeffrey Haynes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction: FBOs in Europe 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 FBOs and the EU: From Marginalization to Significance 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 FBOs and Welfare Provision in Europe 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Conclusion 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Religious Dimensions of Contemporary European Populism 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRenée Wagenvoorde\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 The Rise of Populism in Europe 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Populism in Public Discourse 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Populism in Academic Literature 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Populism, Religion, and Identity 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 The Role of Religion in Populist Self‐conceptions 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 Populists’ Rejection of Islam 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Good vs Bad Populism 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Conclusion 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.1 Recommendations for Researchers and Policymakers 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Gender: Religion, Secularism, and Women’s Empowerment 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKim Knibbe \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Brenda Bartelink\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Understanding Religion in Modern Society: Beyond the Secularization Thesis 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 The Gendered Division Between Public and Private 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Religion and Gender: Current Research 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Majority–Minority Relations 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 New Research Agendas 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Policymakers: Recommendations 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.1 Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.2 Public Health Risks: HIV‐ and Homo‐healings 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Conclusion 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Global Interconnections 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Religion and Peacebuilding in the European Union 145\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMegan K. Shore \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Scott T. Kline\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Religious Conflict Resolution: An Introduction 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Religion, Peacebuilding, and Religious Conflict Resolution in Europe 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1 Secularization 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.2 The European Union 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Conclusion 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Radicalization and Religion 159\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiam Stephens \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Stijn Sieckelinck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 The Meaning and Use of Radicalization as a Concept 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Utilizing Radicalization in Practice 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Ideology 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Environment 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3 Psychological Processes 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Identity and Agency 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Universal Freedom of Religion or Belief: A Reality Check Through the Lens of the EU Guidelines 171\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Wiener\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Regional Challenges to the Universal Freedom of Religion or Belief 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.1 Violence 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.2 Freedom of Expression 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.3 Promotion of Respect for Diversity and Tolerance 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.4 Discrimination 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.5 Changing or Leaving One’s Religion or Belief 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.6 Manifestation of Religion or Belief 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 External–Internal Consistency: A Reality Check Concerning EU Member States 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 Violence 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2 Freedom of Expression 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.3 Promotion of Respect for Diversity and Tolerance 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.4 Discrimination 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.5 Changing or Leaving One’s Religion or Belief 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.6 Manifestation of Religion or Belief 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Concluding Remarks 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Between Solidarity and Exclusion: Religious Dimensions of Immigration and Asylum in Europe 183\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKat Eghdamian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 (Mis)Assumptions About Religion and Immigration 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Security First: Religion, Immigration, and Geopolitical Hostility 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Changing Notions of Us and Them: Immigration, Integration, and Religious Identity 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Concluding Remarks and Key Recommendations 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Southern‐Led Faith‐based Responses to Refugees: Insights for the Global North 195\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eElena Fiddian‐Qasmiyeh \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Julia Pacitto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Localizing – and ‘Faithing’ – Debates on Southern‐led Responses to Displacement 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Hegemonic Humanitarianism Defined and Critiqued 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Writing the ‘Other’ into Humanitarian Discourse 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Southern State and Civil Society Responses to Syrian Refugees’ Displacement 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Humanitarian Refugees: Views from the Thai‐Myanmar Border Camp 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Conclusions 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7.1 Recommendations for Researchers 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7.2 Recommendations for Policymakers 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenjamin Schewel, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Lecturer at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Groningen and Associate Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, University of Virginia, USA. He is author of \u003ci\u003eSeven Ways of Looking at Religion\u003c\/i\u003e and co-editor of \u003ci\u003eReligion and Public Discourse in an Age of Transition: Reflections on Baha’i Practice and Thought\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErin K. Wilson, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Associate Professor of Politics and Religion at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Groningen. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eAfter Secularism: Rethinking Religion in Global Politics, \u003c\/i\u003eco-author of\u003ci\u003e Justice Globalism: Ideology, Crisis, Policy \u003c\/i\u003eand co-editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Refugee Crisis and Religion: Secularism, Security and Hospitality in Question.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA contemporary examination of the role of religion in the European public sphere and beyond\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough the role of religion has arguably declined in the societies of Western and Northern Europe, religious participation in other parts of the continent and among growing immigrant communities remains an important aspect of daily life. Recent years have seen a resurgence of religion in the public sphere, prompting many researchers to view European secularism as an outlier in this global trend. \u003ci\u003eReligion and European Society: A Primer \u003c\/i\u003epresents recent academic literature that explores key developments and current debates in the field, covering topics such as changing patterns of belief, religion across the political spectrum, and development and humanitarian aid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArticles written by leading scholars draw from well-established findings to help readers contemplate the role of religion in public life, understand the assumptions and underpinnings of the secular worldview, and develop new ways of thinking about global issues relevant to contemporary global affairs. Each theme is addressed by several articles to provide readers with diverse, sometimes competing perspectives. 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