What we need after September 11 is greater clarity about what we take religion to be … In the postcolonial world, Lincoln argues, religion is widely considered the most viable and effective instrument of rebellion against economic and social injustices. It is the institution through which unified communities ensure the integrity and continuity of their culture in the wake of globalization.

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