Beyond Idols: The Shape of a Secular Society - Hardcover

Fenn, Richard K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195143698 ISBN 13: 9780195143690

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2001

Synopsis

This book attempts to articulate the nature of a secular society, describe its benefits, and suggests the conditions under which such a society could emerge. To become secular, argues Fenn, is to open oneself and one's society to a wide range of possibilities, some interesting and exciting, some burdensome and dreadful. While some sociologists have argued that a "Civil Religion" is necessary to hold together our newly "religionless" society, Fenn urges that there is nothing to fear―and everything to gain―from living in a society that is not bound together by sacred memories and beliefs, or by sacred institutions and practices.

About this title

Product Description:

Hard Back. Good/Fair. Remainder. Crease in jacket, some marks on jacket and wear to its edges.

Review:

Fenn displays great skill and verve in his attempts to grapple with a range of complex issues ... argued with intelligence, passion, and some insight. (Journal of Contemporary Religion)

This is a rich, deeply thought and original book that perplexes and provokes. (Theology)

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0195143698
• ISBN 13: 9780195143690
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208