... and trading people and of downtrodden and negligible laborers, and poor and common people, seemed the most stably established way of living that the world has ever seen Throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth century, in this period there was no ruling unifying idea in men's minds. The impulse ... of a number of competing princes, and the dream of Christendom also was a fading dream. The developing "powers" jostled one another throughout the world; but for a time it seemed that they might jostle one another indefinitely without any great catastrophe to mankind. The great geographical d...

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... to become a diverse society in which religions of all types would be able to play a role in shaping society. Religion has played and continues to play a key role in shaping world politics. In countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, Islam not only shapes law but also dominates politics, all decisions being scrutinised by respected religious leaders. These countries may be ... ...

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... representation in Asia. Not only is Asia the birthplace of Buddhism, Hinduism, Daoism, Shinto, Sikhism, Confucianism and Jainism, the continent is also home to the largest Muslim population in the world, as well as significant numbers of Christians and Jews. Additionally, Asian immigrants have brought their religious traditions with them wherever they have settled, making many of these religions truly global ... ...

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