Religion and Social Movements
Explore the role of religion in a specific historical event or social movement. Provide details about the stakeholders, the religious ideologies at play, and how those beliefs influenced the outcomes of the event or movement.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
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Faith, meaning and practice for the questions that don't go away.
This shelf ranges from theology and devotionals to meditation guides and comparative religion. Some books speak to believers within a tradition; others reach seekers outside any tradition.
What readers expect
- Sincerity and depth
- Practices to try
- Stories of faith or seeking
- Respect for the reader's tradition
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Know which reader you're writing for. A devotional and a book of comparative religion speak to very different people.
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