Despite the broadly assumed institutional separation of church and state in contemporary Western politics, there is a trend towards renewed alliances between illiberal interpretations of religion and right-wing populist politics that challenge liberal democracy. This book explores the theoretically and empirically complex ideological, structural, and historical linkage between religion and illiberal politics within a broad range of European states. It shows how political actors apply Christian identity narratives to push exclusionist anti-Muslim politics, while simultaneously showcasing the ways in which religious actors evolve as illiberal players searching for political allies. This timely volume offers a critical look at a key contemporary issue that challenges assumptions and the reputations of current relationships between church and state.
ISBN: | 9783593509976 |
Publication date: | 6th August 2021 |
Author: | Anja Hennig |
Publisher: | Campus Verlag |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 560 pages |
Genres: |
Social groups: religious groups and communities |