There has always been an intricate relationship between religion and politics. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the interrelation of relig

With respect to the countries of the world, this work addresses two basic questions: "How does religion affect politics in this country?" and "How does politics

This volume reframes the narrative that has too often dominated the field of historical study of religion and politics: the culture wars. Influenced by culture

Religious or spiritual beliefs underpin many controversies and conflicts in the contemporary world. Written by a range of scholarly contributors, this three-vol

This collection of essays from a special issue of American Quarterly explores the complex and sometimes contradictory ways that religion matters in contemporary