If Westerners know a single Islamic term, it is likely to be jihad, the Arabic word for "holy war." The image of Islam as an inherently aggressive and xenophobi

This volume explores key issues in the modern tensions between state and religions by exploring a number of case studies from around the world.

From marriage equality, to gun control, to immigration reform and the threat of war, religion plays a fascinating and crucial part in our nation's political pro

This book presents a human rights-based assessment of the various modes of state religion identification and of the various forms of state practice that charact

In commemoration of Constantine’s grant of freedom of religion to Christians, this wide-ranging volume examines the ambiguous legacy of this emperor in relati