RELIGION SEEKING JUSTICE AND PEACE

• Other Authors: Chandra muzaffar 1947- (Editor)
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Pulau Pinang Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2010
• Subjects: Religion and sociology; Islam and justice
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: 201 pages 23 cm
• ISBN: 9789838614436

Religion Seeking Justice and Peace not only highlights the values that fhe different religions share in their pursuit of justice and peace but also provides concrete examples of how individuals and institutions from different religious backgrounds have worked for justice and peace throughout history. The book also exposes fhe danger of religious extremism, religious exclusivism and other such negative traits to the Struggle for justice and peace. It takes cognisance of the impact of fhe larger environment upon religious ideals and, at the same time, makes a plea for the application of universal values and principles embodied in the various religions to politics, economics, culture and society. This is particularly important, some of the . contributors argue, at a time like this wnen humanity is confronted with multiple global crises