{"title":"Series: Religion and Conflict","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the complex intersections of faith, ideology, and conflict through thought-provoking works that delve into how religion shapes societies and fuels disputes. This collection offers insights from philosophy, history, and psychology, inviting readers to consider the profound impact of belief systems on human behaviour and global tensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether examining ancient doctrines or contemporary challenges, these titles encourage reflection on the forces driving conflict and the possibilities for reconciliation. Perfect for readers seeking a deeper understanding of religion’s role in shaping both division and dialogue across cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mobilizing-mainstream-islam-by-saskia-schafer-9781501785252","title":"Mobilizing Mainstream Islam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMobilizing Mainstream Islam\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e explains the rise and changing shape of religious nationalism in Indonesia after the fall of Suharto in 1998.\u003c\/b\u003e In the 2000s, a time of electoral democratization, Indonesia's religious and political landscape experienced significant competition and reshuffling as religious and political elites formed an alliance to challenge Indonesia's official policies of tolerance and religious pluralism. As Saskia Schäfer argues, state and religious authorities have in the post-Suharto era constructed a homogenized, bureaucratized form of Islam – which she terms \"Mainstream Islam\" – that deliberately marginalizes people framed as minorities, such as Ahmadiyya, Shia Muslims and LGBTQI-identifying people, through securitization and theological delegitimization. She shows how the discourses of human rights have only sharpened the contours of these identities within the national imaginary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough diverse case studies, \u003ci\u003eMobilizing Mainstream Islam\u003c\/i\u003e explores how competitive electoral politics, decentralization, and media fragmentation facilitated the emergence of Islamist majoritarian rule and compares Indonesia's decentralized model with Malaysia's state-driven approach. Schäfer examines how competition over resources and public support shape religious nationalism. As the case of Indonesia illuminates broader global trends of religious nationalism, this book offers fresh insights into the challenges of maintaining pluralism in electoral democracies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397914607852,"sku":"9781501785252","price":121.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b081e2bebd80e80e8660039a3a2d81a1.jpg?v=1773777297"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-religion-and-conflict.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}