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EU and Religion

Is there a clash of civilizations between Europe and the Muslim World and what role does religion play in the secular European Union?

Titel: EU and Religion

Essay , 2009 , 3 Seiten , Note: 1,2

Autor:in: Natalie Züfle (Autor:in)

Politik - Thema: Europäische Union
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It cannot be denied that there are several obvious signs for a clash of civilizations between Europe and Islam (or stated more exactly: conflicts arising in certain areas), letting authors like former German chancellor Helmut Schmidt rashly conclude that “the west and the Muslim world seem far removed from a stable and peaceful co-existence” (Schmidt 2004). But just as Huntington calls for a deeper understanding of religions outside the West and for their (better) integration into (Western) societies (Huntington 1993. p. 49), we have to work a lot yet on removing ignorance to create a stable future for Europe.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction
  • Religion and Secularism in the EU
  • Islam in Europe
  • Clash of Civilizations?
  • Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This essay examines the potential for a clash of civilizations between Europe and the Muslim world, specifically focusing on the role of religion in the secular European Union. It explores the growing presence of Islam in Europe, the historical and cultural differences between Western and Islamic civilizations, and the potential for conflict arising from these differences.

  • The relationship between secularism and religion in the European Union
  • The increasing presence and impact of Islam in Europe
  • The concept of a "clash of civilizations" as outlined by Samuel Huntington
  • The potential for conflict between Europe and the Muslim world
  • The role of cultural and religious differences in fueling potential conflict

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The essay begins by discussing the importance of religion within the EU, despite its official secularism. It highlights the varying levels of religiosity across different European countries and explores the potential for conflict arising from the rapid growth of Islam in Europe.

Drawing on Samuel Huntington's theory of the "clash of civilizations," the essay explores the potential for conflict between Western and Islamic civilizations due to fundamental differences in culture, history, and religion. Several examples are provided to illustrate the potential for conflict, including the murder of Theo Van Gogh, the controversy surrounding Pope Benedict XVI's remarks about Islam, and the ongoing debates over cultural practices like veiling.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key terms and concepts explored in this essay include secularism, religion, Islam, clash of civilizations, cultural differences, religious heritage, integration, conflict, and terrorism.

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Titel
EU and Religion
Untertitel
Is there a clash of civilizations between Europe and the Muslim World and what role does religion play in the secular European Union?
Hochschule
Freie Universität Berlin  (Center for Global Politics)
Veranstaltung
European Politics
Note
1,2
Autor
Natalie Züfle (Autor:in)
Erscheinungsjahr
2009
Seiten
3
Katalognummer
V180058
ISBN (eBook)
9783656027928
ISBN (Buch)
9783656027676
Sprache
Englisch
Schlagworte
Europe Europa European politics Europapolitik Religion clash of civilizations
Produktsicherheit
GRIN Publishing GmbH
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Natalie Züfle (Autor:in), 2009, EU and Religion, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/180058
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