World Religions: A Major Focus

Author: Modern Institute of International Relations, Research Center for Ethnic and Religious Studies
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Since the '9/8#8226;11' incident, religious issues have attracted increasing attention due to their growing role on the international stage. As a unique cultural phenomenon formed over millennia in human society, religion exerts an unprecedented influence on the political stability, economic development, ethnic harmony, and international relations of countries worldwide. What are the current trends in the development of religion? How does religion impact the political situations in various countries and global security? What is the relationship between religious divisions and existing international conflicts? Does the continuation of religious conflicts indicate the existence of 'civilizational conflict'? This book collects special contributions from renowned scholars of religious studies and the Research Center for Ethnic and Religious Studies of the Modern Institute of International Relations, offering insights into these complex issues that trouble world peace and development.