Chapter 1: Introduction Approaches to the Study of Religion and Politics A Social Science Approach to Religion The Religion and State Dataset Religious Discrimination vs. Religious Freedom A Note on Methodology and Citations Conclusions Chapter 2: Secularization and Functionalism: Predictions of Religion''s Decline, and Irrelevance Classic Secularization Theory Religion''s Resurgence? The Evolution of Secularization Theory Moving Past Secularization Theory Functionalism Critiques of Functionalism Religion as a Tool vs. as an Independent Force in Political Science Theory The Doctrine of Religion''s Irrelevance Secularization, Functionalism, Religion and Political Science Theory Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 3: Religious Identity Is Religious Identity Unique? The Origins of Religious Identity in Politics Religious Identity and Tolerance Religious Identity and Democracy Religious Identity and Conflict Political Opinions, Voting, and Beyond Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 4: Religious Worldviews, Beliefs, Doctrines, and Theologies Religion as a Basis for Understanding the World Religious Rules and Standards of Behavior Political Manifestations of Religious Worldviews Beliefs and Ideologies Religious Actors Belief vs. Identity Conclusions Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 5: Religious Legitimacy Religion as a Justification for Anything The Evolving Role of Religious Legitimacy in Government The Political Uses of Religious Legitimacy The Limits of Religious Legitimacy Discussion Questions Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 6: Religious Institutions and Political Mobilization Religious Institutions and Political Resource Mobilization Religion and the "Free Rider" Problem The Downside of Religious-Based Mobilization When Do Religious Institutions Mobilize? Conclusions Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 7: Rational Religion Functionalism and Rational Choice The Supply Side Theory Religious Liberty and Rational Calculation The Interests of Religious Institutions Rational Actor Theories in Perspective Religion and the Economy Conclusions Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 8: Religious Fundamentalism What is Fundamentalism? Why is Fundamentalism Politically Relevant? Radicals, Extremists, and Deviants? Conclusions Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 9: Religion and Conflict Religious Worldviews, Beliefs, Doctrines, and Ideologies Religious Legitimacy Religious Institutions Fundamentalists and Violent Conflict Religious Terror Messianic Violence Recruitment Are Religious Conflicts Different? Religion and Peace It is Not Just Religion Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 10: Government Religion Policy 1: Official Policies and Supporting Religion What is Government Policy? Official Policy Motivations for Supporting Religion Types of Support for Religion Conclusions Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 11: Government Religion Policy 2: Restrictions, Regulation, Control and Discrimination Regulation, Restriction, and Control Religious Discrimination in Theory Religious Discrimination in Practice Conclusions Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 12: Political Secularism What do "Secular" and Secularism Mean? Defining Political Secularism Families of Political Secular Ideologies Secular-Religious Competition A Complex Competition Conclusions Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 13: Religious Freedom Official Religious Freedom The Multiple Meanings of Religious Freedom The Complexity of Religious Freedom Conclusions Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 14: Religion in International Relations Secularization, and Ignoring Religion Religious Identity Religious Legitimacy Religious Institutions and Mobilization Transnational Religious Institutions and other Religious Actors Transnational Religious Issues and Phenomena Faith-Based Diplomacy Religious Worldviews, Ideologies and Beliefs Conclusions Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 15: Conclusions Linking Theory and Practice A Theoretical Framework to Comprehend Religion and Politics.