Stereotyping Religion II: Critiquing Cliches

Building on the success of Stereotyping Religion: Critiquing Cliches, this follow up volume dismantles a further 10 widespread stereotypes and cliches about religion, focusing on cliches that a new generation of students are most familiar with. Each chapter includes: - A description of a particular cliche - 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 cliche accomplishes in the present Cliches addressed include: - "Religion and science naturally conflict" - "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 Cliches is suitable for all readers looking to clear away unsophisticated assumptions in preparation for more critical studies.