DOC A Name in Heaven the Truest Ground of Joy ... and the Power of Grace; 2 Discourses - Scholar's Choice Edition by Matthew Mead in History

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Religion and nationalism are two of the most potent and enduring forces that have shaped the modern world. Yet; there has been little systematic study of how these two forces have interacted to provide powerful impetus for mobilization in Southeast Asia; a region where religious identities are as strong as nationalist impulses. At the heart of many religious conflicts in Southeast Asia lies competing conceptions of nation and nationhood; identity and belonging; and loyalty and legitimacy. In this accessible and timely study; Joseph Liow examines the ways in which religious identity nourishes collective consciousness of a people who see themselves as a nation; perhaps even as a constituent part of a nation; but anchored in shared faith. Drawing on case studies from across the region; Liow argues that this serves both as a vital element of identity and a means through which issues of rights and legitimacy are understood.