Beyond Idols: The Shape of a Secular Society

by Richard K. Fenn

Overview

This book attempts to articulate the nature of a secular society, describe its benefits, and suggests the conditions under which such a society could emerge. To become secular, argues Fenn, is to open oneself and one's society to a wide range of possibilities, some interesting and exciting, some burdensome and dreadful. While some sociologists have argued that a "Civil Religion" is necessary to hold together our newly "religionless" society, Fenn urges that there is nothing to fear—and everything to gain—from living in a society that is not bound together by sacred memories and beliefs, or by sacred institutions and practices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195143690
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/21/2001
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	1400L (what's this?)