{"title":"Series: Elements in New Religious Movements","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElements in New Religious Movements\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers thoughtful insights into the diverse beliefs and practices shaping contemporary spirituality. Drawing from philosophy, history, and psychology, these works explore how new religious ideas emerge and influence individuals and societies alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a nuanced examination of spirituality's evolving role across cultures, enriched by perspectives that intersect with broader themes in health, wellness, and social dynamics. This collection invites reflection on faith’s place in the modern world without prescribing definitive answers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"minority-religions-the-law-and-the-courts-9781009617239","title":"Minority Religions, the Law, and the Courts","description":"This Element examines the complex intersections between minority religions, legal protections and restrictions, and the role of courts in securing, or inhibiting, religious freedom. It considers the legal status of minority religions in selected countries from a comparative perspective, using sociology of law theories to explain how legal systems treat such religious groups. Relevant actions of the European Court of Human Rights are examined as is how minority religions are dealt with in selected societies where authoritarian or theocratic systems of governance prevail. The Element then examines how interactions with law and the courts have led to changes, or 'deformations,' in selected well-known and controversial new and other minority religions. The Element concludes by observing how courts in Europe and North America have used cases involving minority faiths to promote their own agendas and authority, as well as accomplish other important considerations, including religious freedom.","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397911232748,"sku":"9781009617239","price":213.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c328598d4d620f4916eadbfaa618eb22.jpg?v=1773777302"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-elements-in-new-religious-movements.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}