Religion, Power, and Society in Suriname and Guyana

Hindu, Muslim, and Christian Relations
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-032-01602-3
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 371 g

Reihe: Studies in World Christianity and Interreligious Relations

This book surveys the development of the religious landscape in Suriname and Guyana, focusing on the interaction between Hindus, Muslims, and Christians and responses to Christian dominance. It reflects on how and why these religiously diverse Caribbean societies are characterized by relative harmony, whereas interreligious relationships in other parts of the world have been marked by extreme conflict and violence. The chapters explore ideological and institutional dimensions, including the role of government policies, religious demography, religious leadership, and private religious institutions. The author takes a critical stance towards a negative approach to power struggles and offers a perspective that does not necessarily consider religious diversity a hindrance for religious harmony. Making valuable data accessible to scholars in the English language, this volume provides a framework for the study of interreligious relations and for understanding the religious worlds of the Caribbean.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Algoe, R. Kirtie

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction; 2 Theoretical Framework; 3 Methodology; 4 Evolution of Christian Dominance in Suriname and Guyana; 5 ‘Responses’ and Interreligious Relations in Suriname and Guyana; 6 General Conclusions; Appendices; References

Über Autor(innen)

R. Kirtie Algoe is a researcher in the Institute for Graduate Studies and Research at Anton de Kom University of Suriname.