Full bibliography
A whisper toward peace: A theoretical analysis of the council for a parliament of the world religions
Resource type
Author/contributor
- Bloch, Jon P (Author)
Title
A whisper toward peace: A theoretical analysis of the council for a parliament of the world religions
Abstract
The Council for a Parliament of the World Religions has been meeting since 1993 to foster a global religious ethic toward world peace, based on the premise that major world religions share this ethic in common. Roland Robertson's multidimensional model of globalization is utilized to analyze the Parliament's foundational Declaration, and explore why the Parliament's message is not receiving wider attention. Excerpts from anti-Parliament sources are included. Based on this analysis, the Parliament appears to have a limited conception of globalization, and so offers but a partial knowledge claim on how religion can resolve global problems. Seen in this light, it is not surprising that some oppose the Parliament's agenda, feel alienated by it, or-given its limitations-are not aware of it.
Publication
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion
Date
2008-12
Volume
47
Issue
4
Pages
612-627
Journal Abbr
J. Sci. Study Relig.
Citation Key
pop00137
ISSN
0021-8294
Language
English
Extra
1 citations (Crossref) [2023-10-31]
Citation Key Alias: lens.org/050-703-232-358-605
tex.type: [object Object]
Citation
Bloch, J. P. (2008). A whisper toward peace: A theoretical analysis of the council for a parliament of the world religions. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 47(4), 612–627. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-5906.2008.00430.x
Link to this record