Controversies in Contemporary Religion [3 volumes]: Education, Law, Politics, Society, and Spirituality

Religious or spiritual beliefs underpin many controversies and conflicts in the contemporary world. Written by a range of scholarly contributors, this three-volume set provides contextual background information and detailed explanations of religious controversies across the globe.

• Provides detailed coverage of a broad range of religious controversies and issues in a single resource

• Offers analysis and context from authorities in their fields that goes beyond the often simplified presentations of religious controversies in modern media

• Supplies insight into key religious issues that underpin international current events, enabling readers a greater understanding of the root causes of the acrimony and contention regarding seemingly secular issues