Society, State and Religion: Their Relationship from the Perspective of the World Religions: An Introduction
Society, State and Religion: Their Relationship from the Perspective of the World Religions: An Introduction
This introductory chapter discusses the significance of religion and its role in society and state. It also clarifies some key terms such as ‘secularization’ and ‘world religions’. The chapter distinguishes between the legal and philosophical-theological uses of the term ‘secularization’, and consider its use within the social sciences.
Keywords: religion, society, state, world religions, secularization, social sciences
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