State and religion: Buddhism and national building in Singapore
The article discusses the relationship between the state and religion in contemporary Singapore. It specifically examines the extent to which the state uses religion as exemplified by the use of Buddhism in pursuing its goal of nation-building. It is noted that, politically, religion has proved too...
| Published in: | Pacific viewpoint |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
1991
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| In: |
Pacific viewpoint
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| Further subjects: | B
Nation
B Buddhism B Singapore B State |
| Summary: | The article discusses the relationship between the state and religion in contemporary Singapore. It specifically examines the extent to which the state uses religion as exemplified by the use of Buddhism in pursuing its goal of nation-building. It is noted that, politically, religion has proved too powerful for the comforts of the government. (DÜI-Sen) |
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| ISSN: | 0030-8978 |
| Contains: | In: Pacific viewpoint
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