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Book: Religion in Five Minutes

Chapter: 53. Are Eastern religions as connected to violence as Western religions seem to be?

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.33027

Blurb:

Religion in Five Minutes provides an accessible and lively introduction to the questions about religion and religious behaviour that interest most of us, whether or not we personally identify with -- or practice -- a religion. Suitable for beginning students and the general reader, the book offers more than 60 brief essays on a wide range of fascinating questions about religion and its study, such as: How did religion start? What religion is the oldest? Who are the Nones? Why do women seem to play lesser roles in many religions? What’s the difference between a religion and a cult? Is Europe less religious than North America? Is Buddhism a philosophy? How do we study religions of groups who no longer exist?

Each essay is written by a leading authority and offers succinct, insightful answers along with suggestions for further reading, making the book an ideal starting point for classroom use or personal browsing.

Chapter Contributors

  • Jason Ellsworth (jellswor@dal.ca - jellsworth) 'Dalhousie University/ University of Prince Edward Island'