The economic and cultural dynamic of globalization is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace. But what exactly is it? What are its origins? What is its impact on our spiritual lives?
This lucid introduction surveys the religious landscape, explaining in clear and nonjudgmental language the beliefs that motivate spiritual leaders, activists, theologians, academics, and others involved on all sides of the issue. Included are the points-of-view of:
• Bahá’ís • Buddhists • Earth-based and tribal religions
• Hindus • Jews • Muslims • Protestants • Roman Catholics
Unlike other books on this controversial issue, this easy-to-read introduction won't tell you what to think; it gives you the information you need to reach your own conclusions.
Ira Rifkin is an award-winning journalist and the editor of
Spiritual Innovators: Seventy-Five Extraordinary People Who Changed
the World in the Past Century. Previously news producer of
Beliefnet, a multi-faith Web magazine, and a national
correspondent for Religion News Service, he lives near Washington,
D.C.