Atone : religion, conflict, and reconciliation / / edited by Brandon D. Lundy, Akanmu G. Adebayo, Sherrill W. Hayes

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910818194703321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Lanham : , : Lexington Books, , [2018]; ©2018
• ISBN: 1-4985-6069-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (365 pages)
• Collana: Conflict and Security in the Developing World
• Disciplina: 201.7273
• Soggetti: Peace-building - Religious aspects; Peace - Religious aspects; Conflict management - Religious aspects
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Atone -- Conflict and Security in the Developing World -- Atone: Religion, Conflict,and Reconciliation -- Contents -- Tables -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Current Perspectives on Religion, Conflict, and Reconciliation -- Chapter Summaries -- Conclusion -- References -- Reconciling Religious Conflicts -- Chapter 1 -- Sources of the Radical Self -- The Resurgence of the Religious Self -- Religious Fundamentalism and Extremism -- Totalitarian Modernities and Ideological Extremism -- Critiques of Postwar Totalitarian Theories -- The Wave of Religious Ideological Extremism -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Education, Religion, and Religious Extremism -- Context -- Conceptual Model -- Push and Pull Factors2 -- The Role of Education -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Revisiting Muslim Identity and Islamophobia in the Contemporary World -- Recognizing Muslim Peoples -- Identity is Multifaceted and Fluid -- Essentialist Understanding of Identity -- Muslim Identities are Complex and Multidimensional -- Should Violent Islamist Extremists be seen as Muslims? -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4 -- The Limits of Law in Resolving Religious Conflicts -- Literature Review -- Legislative Framework on Religious Freedom -- Scope of Religious Freedom -- Law as a Tool for Resolving Religious Conflicts -- ; Conclusion -- Court Decisions -- References -- Chapter 5 -- Transnational Insurgency and Counterinsurgency around the Lake Chad Basin -- Insurgency, Transnational Insurgency, and Counterinsurgency -- The Lake Chad Basin -- The Transnational Perils of Boko Haram: Praxis -- Countering Boko Haram: Balance Sheet -- Staniland, Boko Haram, and Socioeconomic Explanations -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 6 -- Land Use and Religious Movements -- Conceptual Clarification.; Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Religious Movements in Nigeria -- Geography, Religious Values, and Impending Conflict along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway -- Conclusion -- References -- Reconciling Conflict through Religion -- Chapter 7 -- Islamic Approach to Abrahamic Traditions -- The Twenty-First Century: Religion and Dialogue -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -- The Concept of Prophecy -- Islam and Other Faiths: A Historical Survey -- Abraham's Children in Spain and Sicily -- Religious Dialogue in Practice -- Missionary Activities: An Obstacle of Religious Dialogue -- The Concept of the Holy War -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 8 -- How Mysticism Can Point the Way to Tolerance -- Mystics, Lived Experience, and Religious Tolerance -- Shared Experience: Connoisseurship -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 9 -- Reconciliation -- Concept of Forgiveness -- Deaths in a Bible Study Night -- Did the victims forgive Roof? -- Purpose of the Charleston Victims' Families Forgiveness -- Concept of Reconciliation -- Roles of Forgiveness in facilitating Charleston's Reconciliation -- Summary and Policy Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 10 -- Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission in Togo -- A Brief Historical Background -- Comprehensive Political Agreement and International Cooperation -- Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission: A Step toward National Reconciliation? -- Government Responses to the Demands for Democratic Reforms -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 11 -- Faith-Based Organizations and Refugee Women -- Objectives of the Study -- Liberian Refugee Issue and History of the Camp -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Support from UNHCR, Other International and Local Organizations, and the Government of Ghana -- Problems Affecting Livelihoods Strategies -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References.; Chapter 12 -- Religious Songs in Conflict Situations -- What are Songs among the Yorùbá People? -- What are Church Songs? -- When do Church Songs Become Weapons in Conflict? -- How Are Church Songs Used during Conflict? -- Mediation in Song-Propelled Conflicts -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 13 -- Halal in Context -- The Controversy over Religious Slaughter -- The Islamic Religion and Dietary Code -- Animal Welfare in Islam -- Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 14 -- Testing the Coreligionist Hypothesis in Sri Lanka -- Background of the Conflict -- Theoretical Framework and Literature Review -- Research Question and Methodology -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15 -- The Role of the Catholic Church in Managing Interstate Conflict -- Historical Background and Theoretical Considerations -- Managing Interstate Conflict -- Managing Cuba-US Conflict: How did Pope Francis do It? -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Religious Reconciliations -- Chapter 16 -- A Pope, a Patriarch, a Spiritual Revolution1 -- Note -- References -- Chapter 17 -- Searching for Shalom -- Reference -- Chapter 18 -- Framing Conflict and Reconciliation in the Context of Zen Buddhism -- References -- Chapter 19 -- Soka Nichiren Buddhism -- Note -- References -- Chapter 20 -- Religious Resources for Reconciliation -- Summaries -- Further Paths to Research and Practice ; -- References -- Index -- About the Contributors.
• Sommario/riassunto: This volume engages the unseen impacts of religion-linked conflicts and successful peacebuilding around the world. The authors address the paradoxes of the role of religion in global conflicts to reveal the connections among religion, conflict, and peace.