Stereotyping Religion Ii: Critiquing Clichés (Critiquing Religion: Discourse, Culture, Power)

Building on the success of Stereotyping Religion: Critiquing Clichés, this follow up volume dismantles a further 10 widespread stereotypes and clichés about religion, focusing on clichés that a new generation of students are most familiar with. Each chapter includes: - A description of a particular cliché - Discussion of where it appears in popular culture or popular media - Discussion of where it appears in scholarly literature - A historical contextualization of its use in the past - An analysis of the social or rhetorical work the cliché accomplishes in the present Clichés addressed include: - "Religion and science naturally conflict" - "All religions are against LGBTQ rights" - "Eastern religions are more spiritual than Western religions" - "Religion is personal and not subject to government regulation" - "Religious pluralism gives everyone a voice" Written in an easy and accessible style, Stereotyping Religion II: Critiquing Clichés is suitable for all readers looking to clear away unsophisticated assumptions in preparation for more critical studies.

• | Author: Brad Stoddard, Craig Martin
• | Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• | Publication Date: May 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 172 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1350263583
• | ISBN-13: 9781350263581