Contemporary paganism : minority religions in a majoritarian America / Carol Barner-Barry.
Contemporary paganism : minority religions in a majoritarian America / Carol Barner-Barry.
Contemporary paganism : minority religions in a majoritarian America / Carol Barner-Barry.
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New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
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2005.
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N323.442/ 5
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English
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xi, 242 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents
Introduction : majorities, minorities, and religious diversity -- Ch. 1. The historical and legal context -- Ch. 2. The emerging pagan movement in America -- Ch. 3. The challenge of Christian hegemony -- Ch. 4. Paganism as a religion -- Ch. 5. The other : religious diversity and the social order --...
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New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
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New York (State)
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2005.
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"This is a case study of the experiences of adherents to a minority religion in the contemporary United States. It shows the consequences of a political and legal system that is dominated by Christians and strongly favors the Christian majority. Followers of minority religions, if they disclose their religious affiliation, are frequently faced with...
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Contemporary paganism : minority religions in a majoritarian America / Carol Barner-Barry.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-236) and index.
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N323.442/ 5
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74VKP04EQNMl
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1403964416
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323.4420882994
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