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Brandon O’Brien on Isaac Backus and Religious Liberty
One of the unsung heroes of religious liberty in the United States is Isaac Backus. Dr. Brandon O’Brien (Redeemer City to City) explores the life and struggles of this colonial preacher and fighter for religious liberty, showing how Backus was able to thread the needle between government endorsed religion and a secular society. Stay tuned for a big announcement. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] David Smith on Episodic Religious Persecutions (Encore Presentation)
Prof. David Smith of the University of Sydney returns to discuss the role religion plays in international relations and foreign policy. We chat about why international relations scholars have de-emphasized the role religion plays in cross-national interactions and how this might be changing. David also reviews how scholars now think that religion plays a role in diplomacy and foreign policy. We are still sorting things out with the podcast. Please be patient. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] David Patel on Religion & Social Order in Iraq (Encore Presentation)
We are still on a break. In the meantime, enjoy one of Tony’s favorite interviews from the past. Why have many women in the Middle East resorted to increasingly conservative modes of dress in recent decades? And what happens after a political regime rapidly collapses leaving society in near total chaos as happened in Iraq […] [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Shari Rabin on Jews on the American Frontier
What is it like to be a stranger in a strange land on the move, and how does that affect one’s ability to preserve their religious identity? This is a central question take up by Prof. Shari Rabin, an assistant professor of Jewish Studies at the College of Charleston and director of the Pearlstine/Lipov Center […] [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Anselm Rink on Missionaries and Political Authority
Missionaries often go forth into new territory seeking to win souls for their faith, but can they also affect the relationship between citizens and political leaders? Prof. Anselm Rink (University of Konstanz) discusses a study conducted on Protestant missionaries in Peru and how they altered levels of obedience and persuadability that regular people held toward government officials. Interestingly, the effects run in contrary directions. We also spend a bit of time discussion religious radicalization among Christians and Muslims in Kenya. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter for ongoing updates. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Kenneth Vaughan on Consociationalism, Religion, and Lebanon (and more)
Lebanon is one of the more religiously diverse nations in the Middle East with a mix of Sunnis, Shiites, Druze, and Maronites. How does this country maintain stability and have there been any stresses to the political arrangement known as consociationalism that helps to negotiate these differences? Kenneth Vaughan, a PhD candidate in sociology at Baylor University, explores this question and also discusses his other research and experiences in post-Soviet republics and China. We can be found on many podcast aggregators. Find us on your favorite! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Quin Monson on Norms, Religion, and Politics
How are different religious traditions viewed at the ballot box? Prof. Quin Monson, a political scientist at BYU, discusses a recent study he and several colleagues conducted on religious biases and sanctioning of norm violations during the 2012 presidential election. Our conversation covers how norms are used in society, when violations of norms are punished by individuals, what religious groups are considered “outside the norm” and by whom, and whether and how attitudes towards different groups may change over time. Ring in the new year by subscribing to our podcast on iTunes, playerFM, and other RSS feeds. We’re free of charge! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Tracy McKenzie on the First Thanksgiving (Annual Encore)
We are taking an extended sabbatical to catch up with other academic-related work and to try to improve some issues with our audio files. In the meantime, enjoy this encore presentation with Tracy McKenzie (Wheaton) on a very seasonal topic — The First Thanksgiving. We hope to return shortly with some new episodes and fresh content, but until then please feel free to dip into our extensive archives that now contain over 350 unique episodes, nearly one for every day of the year! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Carmel Chiswick on the Economics of Being Jewish in America (Encore Presentation)
How does an economist discuss being a religious minority in America? Prof. Carmel Chiswick returns to the podcast to discuss her new book “Judaism in Transition.” Using the tools of economics — particularly the concepts of full price, time costs, and human capital — explains the challenges American Jews face in a Christian culture and how Judaism has changed over time to reflect responses to various costs and benefits. We also talk about some of the newer demographic challenges facing Jews, including intermarriage, later marriage, and empty nesters. New visitors, please check out our archives and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter (@RoRcast) for updates on cool new topics. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Robert Nelson on Lutheranism and Nordic Social Democracy
The Nordic states are known for their high levels of socio-economic equality, good governance, and high levels of social trust. While some scholars have attributed this to their unique brand of secular social democracy, Prof. Robert Nelson (U of Maryland) argues that Nordic social democracy has deep roots in the “Lutheran ethic.” We discuss how the Lutheran ethic is different than the Calvinist ethic (as seen by Max Weber), how contemporary social democratic thought in Nordic countries has similar elements to Lutheranism, and what is in store for social democracy. Check out our other podcasts related to the Protestant Reformation this year! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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