Faith in Democracy? Religion and Politics in Canada

This collection of essays questions the capacity of Canadian democracy to promote religious pluralism and recognize disparate faith groups as legitimate players on the political stage. These are more than rhetorical questions, as issues and public policies in contemporary Canada reflect an increasin...

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Main Author: Young, John (Author)
Contributors: DeWiel, Boris (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Newcastle upon Tyne Cambridge Scholars Publishing 2009
In:Year: 2009
Reviews:Faith in Democracy? Religion and Politics in Canada (2010) (Van Die, Marguerite)
Further subjects:B Religion and politics ; Canada
B Electronic books
B Canada ; Politics and government
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Summary:This collection of essays questions the capacity of Canadian democracy to promote religious pluralism and recognize disparate faith groups as legitimate players on the political stage. These are more than rhetorical questions, as issues and public policies in contemporary Canada reflect an increasing concern that religion and religious belief ought not to intrude in political debate and matters of governance. Despite playing an active role in Canadian politics in the past, religious faith now
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ISBN:1443801178