Introduction -- Hinduism and Hindutva -- Christianity in Asia -- Arabization and Islam in Asia -- Militant monks, abiding anxieties -- Rohingya : race, religion, and ethnonationalism -- Islamic minorities in Asia -- Politicizing blasphemy -- Contesting sexuality -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"This comprehensive book provides a comparative analysis of religious nationalism in globalized Asia. Exploring the nexus of religion, identity, and nationalism, Kingston assesses similarities and differences across the region. He focuses on how religious sentiments influence how people express nationalism, often with extreme and tragic results"-- Provided by publisher.
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