Religion i Sverige Swedish 2011

The Handbook of Religions is written by more than 80 authors who together have created a comprehensive picture of religious movements, organizations, and the diversity of religion in twenty-first-century Sweden. Religion constitutes an important dimension in many areas of human activity. This can involve more or less difficult-to-understand armed conflicts, terrorist movements, and tensions between population groups around the world. Religious lobby groups may influence political decision-making in many countries. It can also concern more local issues, such as the existence of independent schools, debates over abortion, dress codes, and more.

Regardless of how we relate to religion, it is undeniably a significant subject that affects everyone. Questions about the consequences of globalization and secularization are central to contemporary society. The book focuses on the present-day situation in Sweden, set against a historical and international background. The editors, Ingvar Svanberg and David Westerlund, are researchers at Södertörn University and bring extensive experience in the field.