Stereotyping Religion II

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Building on the success of Stereotyping Religion: Critiquing Clichés, this follow up volume dismantles a further 12 widespread stereotypes and clichés about religion, focusing on clichés that a new generation of students are most familiar with. Each chapter includes: - A description of a particular cliché - Discussion of where it appears in popular culture or popular media - Discussion of where it appears in scholarly literature - A historical contextualization of its use in the past - An analysis of the social or rhetorical work the cliché accomplishes in the present Clichés addressed include: - All religions are the same - All religions are against LGBTQ rights - Eastern religions are more spiritual than Western religions - Religion is personal and not subject to government regulation - Religious pluralism gives everyone a voice Written in an easy and accessible style, Stereotyping Religion II: Critiquing Clichés is suitable for all readers looking to clear away unsophisticated assumptions in preparation for more critical studies.