RT Book
T1 On the significance of religion for deliberative democracy
T2 Religion matters
A1 Davis, Ruby Quantson
A1 Chitsike, Kuda
A1 Gish, Elizabeth
LA English
PP London New York
PB Routledge, Taylor & Francis
YR 2023
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1826947027
AB "This exciting volume pioneers the study of the complex relationship between religion and deliberative democracy, a practice that places importance on the need for citizens to come together to identify shared concerns and issues, work through choices and options for action, weigh consequences and trade-offs, and possibly take collective action to influence decisions and policies. Chapters use case studies to demonstrate instances where deliberative democracy has advanced the positive role of religion and where religious practices have advanced the role of deliberative democracy. The authors look at the actions of various denominations of Christianity in Africa, the United States of America, and the South Pacific, as well as examining how such groups operate within the context of indigenous religions such as African Traditional Religion. This volume also explores instances where the absence of deliberative practices in religion has curtailed the ability of people to realise their full potential, and the ability of religious groups to act decisively for the common good to influence the politics of the times. Combining innovative research with case studies and practical implications and recommendations for religious leaders, academics, policy makers, and practitioners, this concise and easily accessible volume instructs on how religious and democratic institutions can symbiotically address community and national challenges"--
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN BL65.P7
SN 9781032102153
SN 9781032102160
K1 Religion And Politics
K1 Democracy : Religious aspects : Christianity
DO 10.4324/9781003214250