Speaking of religion ... : approaching the academic study of religion with compassion, conviction, and civility / Roy Hammerling.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hammerling, Roy, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion--Study and teaching.

Religion.

Theology--Study and teaching.

Theology.

Religions--Relations.

Religions.

Dialogue--Religious aspects.

Dialogue.

Interfaith relations.

Physical Description:

x, 125 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, [2022]

Summary:

"Of late, speaking about religion has become a problem. Whether we are in our homes, at worship, on the street, in college classrooms, or anywhere that conversations happen, speaking about religion often can turn into a heated exchange. As our political and religious divisions widen, so does our inability to cross over to meet others halfway with compassionate, convicted, and civil dialogue. Speaking of Religion ... not only offers ways in which we might open ourselves to hearing and caring about others, but also seeks to help us understand our own convictions more fully. Such dialogue is not often easy, but it is essential if we ever hope to find our way into a future where fear, hatred, and cruelty can be set aside. As Plato is reputed to have said, "We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when adults are afraid of the light." Speaking of Religion seeks to look for light in a world that all too readily gets lost in the night of religious ignorance."-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Introduction: An invitation to a risky endeavor

The academic study of religion: what is religion anyway?

Speaking of religion: a disorienting experience

First encounters with the academic study of religion: case studies

A safe space: getting into the hallway

Healthy dialogue: the uncommon decency of compassionate convicted civility

Creating conscience: discovering self

Conclusion: Living the questions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-122) and index.

ISBN:

1666730866

9781666730869

9781666722871

1666722871

OCLC:

1310399727

Publisher Number:

99991215710