Sociale grupper: religiøse grupper og samfund

Den norske journalist og forfatter Åsne Seierstads enestående evne til at komme helt tæt de personer, hun portrætterer, og samtidig beskrive en af samtidens store konflikter, foldes atter ud - nu i bogen TO SØSTRE. I den har Åsne Seierstad på nærmeste hold fulgt en norsk-somalisk families opløsning, da de to søstre i familien lader sig hverve som Jihad-brude i Kalifatet. En oktoberdag i 2013 forlader søstrene Ayan og Leila deres hjem i en lille norsk by. Da det sent om aftenen går op for familien, at døtrene ikke kommer hjem fra skole, er det for sent. Pigerne er på vej til Syrien. Deres far rejser efter pigerne i en desperat jagt på at finde dem. To søstre er en stærk familiefortælling om at prøve at finde sin egen identitet i en anden kultur. Det er samtidig et globalt samtidsportræt, hvor verdens kulturelle- og religiøse sammenstød mere og mere insisterende banker på døren, også i en lille norsk by.

Bog i Til Tiden-serien. Forfatter og debatør Tarek Hussein tager fat på de tilsyneladende paradokser imellem et sekulært samfund og en lovreligion. Han skriver om synet på kvinden i islam, om kampen mellem kulturen og religionen. Han angriber de religiøse forkyndere i islam, de såkaldte ”Google-imamer”, og giver konkrete råd til unge muslimer, der føler sig pressede af imamernes krav om medgift, cølibat og renhed i troen. Det sorte skæg skriver sig lige ind i en af tidens største samfundsdebatter, og Tarek Hussein forsvarer sin egen religiøse praksis og viser, hvordan den er forenelig med at være dansk borger med de rettigheder og pligter, det kræver.

Jeg var 11, da min mor strammede tørklædet om mit hår.12, da mine forældre sendte mig på genopdragelse i Marokko.16, da de giftede mig bort til en voksen mand.Og 17, da jeg blev mor.Men jeg nægtede at leve en kuet kvindes liv.MIT INDRE ATLAS er en barsk, men også inspirerende historie om en rebelsk pige fra Roskilde, der ikke passede ind i sine forældres marokkanske glansbillede. Halima El Abassi fortæller om sin stjålne barndom i en familie fuld af forbud, skam og sanktioner. Om mulighederne, livet ikke byder en indvandrerpige, hvis hun bliver for dansk. Om kærlighedens ringe kår i et arrangeret ægteskab. Og om en forrykt skilsmisse, som truede Halima under jorden og sendte hende ud på en altomsluttende personlig nedtur.HALIMA EL ABASSIS historie er på en gang smertelig og forsonende – og den giver håb til den næste generation af danske piger og kvinder med anden etnisk baggrund, der har retten til at bestemme selv.

FANGET I FAMILIEN er en tankevækkende og gribende familiefortælling om et forspildt liv bag et drab i bandemiljøet, fortalt af en efterladt storesøster, der selv har kæmpet sig fri af den tunge sociale arv i den danske ”indvandrerklasse”.Kun 24 år gammel faldt Ari Hussein i en regn af kugler i Valbyparken natten til den 15. marts 2018. Hvem der skød, ved kun gerningsmændene, og de har holdt på deres blodige hemmelighed. Men hvad der gik forud, kan Aris storesøster fortælle, og i denne bog deler hun sin gribende historie.FANGET I FAMILIEN er en fortælling om tre børns tumultariske opvækst i en sammenbrudt kurdisk flygtningefamilie. Først på flugt fra Vollsmose med deres unge mor – på flugt fra deres far og hans flammende temperament. Siden fanget i et hjem uden grænser, på specialskoler, opholdssteder, ungdomsinstitutioner og – for Aris vedkommende – i fængsel. Mellissa Hussein fortæller, hvordan hun bevidnede sin lillebrors vej ind i den københavnske underverdens dødsspiral, fra knæk og ildspåsættelser som 12-årig til besiddelse af maskinpistoler og stoffer som 16-årig. Hvordan han blev pistolmand for Bandidos, skiftede til gadebanden LTF og rejste til Syrien og kæmpede mod Islamisk Stat, i et sidste desperat forsøg på at gøre noget nyttigt i et spildt liv.Mellissa Husseins bog er en rystende fortælling om børn, der lever på kanten i Danmark. Om storesøsteren, der vristede sig fri af arv og miljø. Og lillebroren, der valgte at leve uden for loven og blev indhentet af en fortid uden nåde. Bogen er baseret på Mellissa Husseins erindringer samt interviews med pårørende og vidner til Ari Husseins historie samt adgang til sagsfremstillinger fra sociale myndigheder og akter fra danske domstole.

Bogen Venligboerne – historien om en bevægelse fortæller historien om Venligboerne og den eksplosion af venlighed, der bredte sig via sociale medier og ud i lokalsamfundene. En venlighed, der manifesterer sig på mange måder: I venskaber på kryds og tværs. I debatten om flygtninge og medmenneskelighed. Og i håndfaste projekter som etablering af en fælles kolonihave i Skive, juridisk bistand i København, en møbelcentral i Ballerup og lektiehjælp i Hobro.I bogen beskrives Venligbo-bevægelsen helt fra den spædestart henover sommeren 2015, hvor flygtninge vandrede på danske motorveje, og til i dag. Bogen rummer desuden en række interviews med centrale personer i bevægelsen samt foto-dokumentation af mange af de projekter rundt omkring i hele Danmark, som engagerede Venligboere har etableret.Udgivelsen er støttet af Økumenisk Fond

Hvad betyder det for kirkens praksis, at vi netop har med ritualer at gøre? Hvilke muligheder er der for at kommunikere i form af prædiken inden for rituelle rammer? Hvordan skabes forbindelse mellem ritual og kommunikation? Hvad er forholdet mellem skrift og tale? Bogen undersøger disse spørgsmål og sætter dem i relation til den nutidige kirkelige og religiøse virkelighed.

""Annihilation of Caste With A Reply to Mahatma Gandhi"" is a seminal work by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a leading figure in the Indian independence movement and the architect of India's Constitution. Originally written as a speech in 1936, this text addresses the deep-rooted issue of caste discrimination in Indian society. Ambedkar critiques the caste system, arguing for its complete abolition and the establishment of a society based on equality and social justice. He challenges Mahatma Gandhi's approach to caste reform, asserting that piecemeal reforms are insufficient to address the systemic oppression faced by lower-caste individuals. Ambedkar's powerful rhetoric and uncompromising stance on social reform continue to resonate, inspiring generations of activists and scholars in their quest for a more equitable and inclusive society. ""Annihilation of Caste"" remains a foundational text in the struggle against caste-based discrimination and a testament to Ambedkar's unwavering commitment to social justice.

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen...but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables that have horrified kids for generations.

'A rich and subtle exploration of the sacredness of nature, filled with a timeless wisdom and deep humanity' Guardian In this hugely powerful book, Karen Armstrong argues that it isn't enough to change our behaviour to avert environmental catastrophe - we must rekindle our spiritual bond with the natural world. From gratitude and compassion to sacrifice and non-violence, Armstrong draws themes from the world's religious traditions to offer practical steps to reconnect you with nature.Speaking to anyone interested in our relationship with nature, worried about environmental destruction, or searching for new actions to save our planet, Sacred Nature will uncover the most profound connections between humans and the natural world.'A lamentation in the key of Greta Thunberg, with undertones of Carl Jung' Wall Street Journal'Warm and witty... a challenge to think differently in the face of climate change' Tablet'Karen Armstrong is one of the handful of wise and supremely commentators on religion' Alain de Botton

Bestselling author S.A. Chakraborty's acclaimed Daevabad Trilogy is expanded with this compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events of The City of Brass, The Kingdom of Copper, and The Empire of Gold.

A thrillingly panoramic and incredibly timely account of the rise of Islam, from the acclaimed author of Rubicon and Persian Fire. The evolution of the Arab empire is one of the supreme narratives of ancient history, a story dazzlingly rich in drama, character, and achievement. In this exciting and sweeping history-the third in his trilogy of books on the ancient world-Holland describes how the Arabs emerged to carve out a stupefyingly vast dominion in a matter of decades, overcoming seemingly insuperable odds to create an imperial civilization aspects of which endure to the present day. With profound bearing on the most consequential events of our time, Holland ties the exciting story of Islam's ascent to the crises and controversies of the present.

Based on the "Be it resolved, religion is a force for good in the world" Munk debate held on November 26, 2010.

""Mothers in Israel: A Study in Rustic Amenities"" is a book written by Joseph Smith Fletcher and published in 1907. The book is a study of the lives of rural women in Israel during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It explores the daily lives, struggles, and triumphs of these women, who were often overlooked and undervalued in their society. Fletcher examines the roles of these women as wives, mothers, and community leaders, and delves into the unique challenges they faced in these roles. He also looks at the ways in which these women found joy and fulfillment in their lives, despite the hardships they faced. Through his insightful observations and vivid descriptions, Fletcher paints a rich and detailed portrait of the lives of these remarkable women, and celebrates their contributions to their families and communities. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of rural life in Israel, as well as for those interested in the lives of women in the early 20th century.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Sometimes generally referred to as "the nones," agnostics, atheists, humanists, freethinkers, secularists and skeptics compose one of the fastest growing faith categories in the United States. Because they are treated as "nones," some people face discrimination as nonbelievers, despite their varied and strong beliefs, values and morals. This basic guide, "100 Questions and Answers About the Religiously Unaffiliated," describes the differences, explains why discrimination and laws force some to hide their beliefs and why they would like to shed the label of "nones." Religious freedom and the First Amendment's establishment clause come up frequently.The key issue for many is whether the First Amendment's guarantee of religious freedom also guarantees the right to be free from religion.Legal issues include school prayer, the obligation to support tax-exempt religious properties and requirements that people profess belief in God to be allowed to vote or hold office.Life magazine called Madalyn Murray O'Hair, whose lawsuit ended mandatory prayer in public schools, "the most hated woman in America." The Secular Coalition for America's website directory withheld the name of its communications consultant because "unwarranted prejudices and discriminatory practices ... affect atheists and humanists. Consequently, s/he felt it was best to be incognito for now, since working for an organization that protects the rights of nontheists might result in lost opportunities with other clients."In this guide's forward, Dr. Phil Zuckerman writes, "Understanding secular people is important for many reasons. For one thing, secular movements, leaders, values and ideals play significant roles in the political landscapes of the world. From the first sentence of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, to Article 20 of Japan's Constitution, from France's laïcité to Vietnam's atheistic dictatorship, and from the founding of the Mexican Republic to India's current political struggles, in many countries secularism is a central pillar of both stability as well as conflict."Additionally, secular men and women are often unjustly stigmatized as immoral scoundrels or angry curmudgeons - negative stereotypes that don't actually accord with reality yet prove to be both persistent and pernicious. For instance, in some societies, such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Malaysia, hatred and fear of the secular is so strong that those who don't believe in God can be imprisoned, tortured or even executed. Here in the United States, many state constitutions - such as those of Tennessee, Texas and Mississippi - currently outlaw anyone who doesn't believe in God from holding any publicly elected office."Dr. Morgan Shipley's introduction says, "For the more than 85 million Americans who identify as nonreligious, we witness a turn to secularization as both an explanation for the lack of belief and a source for fulfilling the areas of life commonly associated with religion, such as morality, togetherness and agency. For the nonreligious, then, we find more than a rejection of God and faith. Instead, we uncover various ways humans highlight virtue, pursue a sense of belongingness, celebrate progress and rely on rational discourse to construct meaningful and morally driven lives." Questions include:Who are "the nones?"Who is under the umbrella of the nonreligious?What is an atheist?Who are agnostics?What is secularism? Who are humanists?Who are freethinkers?What is irreligion?Are Pagans and Wiccans nonreligious?What does it mean to be spiritual but not religious?What values do nonreligious people hold? How does one respectfully console a nonreligious person?Do nonreligious people pray?

""Parody in Jewish Literature"" by Israel Davidson is a comprehensive exploration of the use of parody in Jewish literature throughout history. The book covers a wide range of genres, including biblical commentary, medieval poetry, Yiddish literature, and modern Hebrew literature. Davidson examines the various forms of parody, such as satire, irony, and burlesque, and how they have been used by Jewish writers to comment on their society, religion, and culture. He also explores the role of parody in Jewish humor and how it has been used to cope with difficult situations throughout history. The book includes numerous examples of parody from Jewish literature, as well as analysis of their significance and impact. Overall, ""Parody in Jewish Literature"" provides a fascinating look at the use of humor and satire in Jewish writing and its importance in understanding Jewish culture and identity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"The award-winning journalist and staff writer for The Atlantic follows up his New York Times bestseller American Carnage with this timely, rigorously reported, and deeply personal examination of the divisions that threaten to destroy the American evangelical movement."--Publisher's description.

Listen to the Land: A Tale of Two Flowers, is a book about to flowers, who are in animosity, and other than guided by natural elements into a space of healing, mutual respect, and reconciliation.

"The book explores the lasting legacy of Christian ambivalence towards Jews in Western secular law and engages with broader questions about the cultural foundations of Western secular law, the politics of religious freedom, the racialisation of religion, and the ambivalent nature of legal progress"--

The Elementary Forms Of The Religious Life: A Study In Religious Sociology (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a book written by Emile Durkheim, a renowned French sociologist. The book is an extensive study of the nature and function of religion in society, with a particular focus on primitive societies. Durkheim argues that religion is a fundamental aspect of human life and that it plays a crucial role in shaping social structures and values.The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, Durkheim examines the nature of religion and its relationship with society. He argues that religion is a social phenomenon that is rooted in collective consciousness and that it serves as a means of social integration and cohesion. In the second part, Durkheim analyzes the religious beliefs and practices of primitive societies, focusing on the Australian aborigines. He argues that these societies have a unique form of religion that is characterized by totemism and that this form of religion serves as a means of social organization and solidarity.In the third part, Durkheim discusses the relationship between religion and modern society. He argues that modern societies have a more complex form of religion that is characterized by individualism and that this form of religion serves as a means of moral guidance and personal fulfillment. Overall, The Elementary Forms Of The Religious Life: A Study In Religious Sociology (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a seminal work in the field of sociology and a must-read for anyone interested in the nature of religion and its role in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Within the social sciences, other-than-human being¿s agency has often been denied and interbeings relationships have not been fully addressed. However, many indigenous worldviews and Western contemporary spiritual practices are shaping a very different reality, with various attempts to share the world with non-human beings, animate or inanimate, creating forms of relationships to ¿the living¿.This edited volume documents how humans deal with non-human entities in a large variety of cultural contexts. It focuses on ritual processes and how ritual creativity is mobilised to invent new ways of relating with more-than-humans. Comprising nine case studies, the volume is divided into three main sections that address successively daily interactions, political implications, and spiritual engagements. Cooperative interactions, kinship relations, senses of belonging, traditional healing techniques, non-human beings¿ legal personality attribution, transformative experiences, and phenomenological relationalities are examined in various locations: West Africa, Buryatia, Estonia, Finland, France, Mexico, Nepalese Himalayas, Sweden and Wales.Chapters "Relating with More-than-Humans: Interbeing Rituality and Spiritual Practices in a Living World¿An Introduction" and "Ritual Animism: Indigenous Performances, Interbeings Ceremonies and Alternative Spiritualities in the Global Rights of Nature Networks" are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

The only book to focus on noncommutative music theory as the truth of meditation powers.

A Marxist history of Israeli literature, tracing the relations between economic, social, and aesthetic transformations.

Examines how Jewish women have used poetry to challenge their historical limitations while rewriting their potential futures.

Prædikaterne er mange for en ung minoritetspige, der vokser op i en dansk ghetto, hvor forventningerne er tidligt ægteskab og børn.”Jeg fortæller grædende min læge om alt det, der er sket det sidste halve år. Om min forlovelse, brylluppet, volden – og om skilsmissen, som jeg endelig har fået. Jeg fortæller også, at inden for islam er abort ikke en mulighed. Det er forbudt, og som kvinde kan du ikke foretage dig noget værre. Jeg vil kaste så meget skam over min familie, og Guds vrede vil forfølge mig resten af livet."Linda vokser op i en palæstinensisk familie i en af Danmarks ghettoer. Som 16- årig bliver hun forlovet med underboens næsten dobbelt så gamle søn, og selvom familien er lykkelig, bliver det starten på et liv præget af vold og kontrol. Undervejs kæmper hun for at få lov til at være ung på samme måde som sine kammerater i skolen. Modstanden er massiv, og øjnene er mange i det allestedsværende og kontrollerende kulturpoliti, der hersker i ghettoen, i moskéen og i familien. Søstermanifestet er en fortælling fra det virkelige liv og en tilkendegivelse til de piger og kvinder, som vil bevare kærligheden til det, de kommer fra, men som samtidig kræver retten til at gøre oprør og finde sig selv.