The Many Altars of Modernity : Toward a Paradigm for Religion in a Pluralist Age

This book is the summation of many decades of work by Peter L. Berger, an internationally renowned sociologist of religion. Secularization theory -which saw modernity as leading to a decline of religion- has been empirically falsified. It should be replaced by a nuanced theory of pluralism. In this new book, Berger outlines the possible foundations for such a theory, addressing a wide range of issues spanning individual faith, interreligious societies, and the political order. He proposes a conversation around a new paradigm for religion and pluralism in an age of multiple modernities. The book also includes responses from three eminent scholars of religion:Nancy Ammerman, Detlef Pollack, and Fenggang Yang. Read more... This Book Is The Summation Of Many Decades Of Work By Peter L. Berger. It Outlines A New Paradigm For Understanding Religion And Pluralism In An Age Of Multiple Modernities. Along The Way, Berger Addresses A Wide Range Of Issues Spanning Individual Faith, Inter Religious Societies, And The Political Order. The Book Also Includes Responses From Three Eminent Scholars Of Religion: Nancy Ammerman,detlef Pollack, And Fenggang Yang.--provided By Publisher. The Pluralist Phenomenon -- Pluralism And Individual Faith -- Pluralism And Religious Institutions -- The Secular Discourse -- Religion And Multiple Modernities -- The Political Management Of Pluralism -- Modern Altars In Everyday Life / Response By Nancy T. Ammerman -- Toward A New Paradign For The Sociology Of Religion? / Response By Detlef Pollack -- Agency-driven Secularization And Chinese Experiments In Multiple Modernities / Response By Fenggang Yang. Peter L. Berger. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Text In English.

This book is the summation of many decades of work by Peter L. Berger, an internationally renowned sociologist of religion. Secularization theory—which saw modernity as leading to a decline of religion—has been empirically falsified. It should be replaced by a nuanced theory of pluralism. In this new book, Berger outlines the possible foundations for such a theory, addressing a wide range of issues spanning individual faith, interreligious societies, and the political order. He proposes a conversation around a new paradigm for religion and pluralism in an age of multiple modernities. The book also includes responses from three eminent scholars of religion: Nancy Ammerman, Detlef Pollack, and Fenggang Yang. 

This book is the summation of many decades of work by Peter L. Berger, an internationally renowned sociologist of religion. Secularization theory—which saw modernity as leading to a decline of religion—has been empirically falsified. It should be replaced by a nuanced theory of pluralism. In this new book, Berger outlines the possible foundations for such a theory, addressing a wide range of issues spanning individual faith, interreligious societies, and the political order. He proposes a conversation around a new paradigm for religion and pluralism in an age of multiple modernities. The book also includes responses from three eminent scholars of religion: Nancy Ammerman, Detlef Pollack, and Fenggang Yang. This book is the summation of many decades of work by Peter L. Berger. It outlines a new paradigm for understanding religion and pluralism in an age of multiple modernities. Along the way, Berger addresses a wide range of issues spanning individual faith, inter religious societies, and the political order. The book also includes responses from three eminent scholars of religion: Nancy Ammerman, Detlef Pollack, and Fenggang Yang.--Provided by publisher This book is the summation of many decades of work by Peter L. Berger. It outlines a new paradigm for understanding religion and pluralism in an age of multiple modernities. Along the way, Berger addresses a wide range of issues spanning individual faith, interreligious socieities, and the political order. The book also includes responses from three eminent scholars of religion: Nancy Ammerman, Detlef Pollack, and Fenggang Yang