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The New Religious Intolerance

by The Charter

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10 months ago

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In the wake of new attacks on shrines in Timbuktu, talk of religious intolerance is focusing on pick axes as well as headwear legislation. Scholar of law and philosophy Martha Nussbaum has taken on some very hot topics in her new book, New Religious Intolerance: Overcoming the Politics of Fear in an Anxious Age.

Delve into her arguments and the potent online response:

The Guardian: 'Is it right to allow nuns to teach in full habit but to ban Muslim teachers wearing headscarves?'

Audio: The Dianne Rehm Show: Martha Nussbaum

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