Religion, Politics and Freedom

As shown in the articles by Irena Borowik, James Spickard & Judit Bokser-Liwerant, the discussion of the complex relationship between religion & liberty requires bold & careful treatment. Similar precautions, in fact, are called for in the analysis of the links between religion & violence. But in order to infuse a dose of realism -- as in international relations analysis -- politics must be fitted into the equation; be it power struggles in & between groups, strategies of religious mobilization, or civil government. 8 References. [Copyright 2002 Sage Publications Ltd.]