Stereotyping Religion II

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Building on the success of <i>Stereotyping Religion: Critiquing Clich¿/i>, this follow up volume dismantles a further 10 widespread stereotypes and clich¿about religion, focusing on clich¿that a new generation of students are most familiar with. Each chapter includes:- A description of a particular clich¿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 clich¿ccomplishes in the presentClich¿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, <i>Stereotyping Religion II: Critiquing Clich¿</i>is suitable for all readers looking to clear away unsophis