Faith in democracy?: religion and politics in Canada
This collection of essays questions the capacity of Canadian democracy to promote religious pluralism and recognize disparate faith groups as legitimate players on the political stage. These are more than rhetorical questions, as issues and public policies in contemporary Canada reflect an increasin...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Cambridge Scholars Pub
2009
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| In: | Year: 2009 |
| Reviews: | Faith in Democracy? Religion and Politics in Canada (2010) (Van Die, Marguerite)
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| Further subjects: | B
Religion And Politics
Canada
B Religion And Politics (Canada) B Civil rights & citizenship B Canada B Religion & Politics B Canada Politics and government B POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Process ; General B Canada Politics and government Canada B Electronic books B Religion And Politics B Religious freedom / freedom of worship B Politics and government |
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| Summary: | This collection of essays questions the capacity of Canadian democracy to promote religious pluralism and recognize disparate faith groups as legitimate players on the political stage. These are more than rhetorical questions, as issues and public policies in contemporary Canada reflect an increasing concern that religion and religious belief ought not to intrude in political debate and matters of governance. Despite playing an active role in Canadian politics in the past, religious faith now |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record |
| ISBN: | 1443801178 |