Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

Blogpost ‘The Political Theology of Thierry Baudet’

Governments have historically relied on metaphysical sources for their legitimacy. The French Revolution intended to put an end to this. However, with the current rise of populism, among other things, we are witnessing a revival of political theology. Read the whole blogpost here: https://leidenlawblog.nl/articles/the-political-theology-of-thierry-baudet. See also:

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Brief photo impression of the Annual Conference 2019 of the European Academy of Religion in Bologna, Italy

Returning to Bologna felt like coming home this week. A big thank you to the European Academy of Religion for making the Annual Conference 2019 once again such an inspiring event. A brief photo impression of some personal trivia and highlights: Alway good to see my recent book on display. At the conference photo booth.… Continue reading Brief photo impression of the Annual Conference 2019 of the European Academy of Religion in Bologna, Italy

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Upcoming Speaking Engagement: Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion, Bologna, March 4-7, 2019

From 4-7 March, I will be chairing two panels on philosopher James K.A. Smith's trilogy during the Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion in Bologna. Read more about the panels here: 'This panel considers James K.A. Smith’s Cultural Liturgies (Desiring the King, Imagining the King, Awaiting the King) and discusses the potential for… Continue reading Upcoming Speaking Engagement: Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion, Bologna, March 4-7, 2019

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New review of book on Constitutionalism, Democracy and Religious Freedom. To Be Fully Human (2017) in Ecclesiastical Law Journal

A new review of my book on Constitutionalism, Democracy and Religious Freedom. To Be Fully Human (2017) in the Ecclesiastical Law Journal: ‘This book is an enjoyably spry reflection on the pitfalls of aggressive secularism and the atomistic tendencies of modern liberal individualism. Ten Napel deploys comparative legal method, interdisciplinary scholarship and social pluralist thought… Continue reading New review of book on Constitutionalism, Democracy and Religious Freedom. To Be Fully Human (2017) in Ecclesiastical Law Journal

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Chapter on ‘Western “Civic Totalism,” Sovereignty of the People, and the Need for Limited Government’ in ICLARS-volume

Source: http://www.routledge.com The description of the volume on Religion, Pluralism, and Reconciling Difference, edited by W. Cole Durham Jr. and Donlu Thayer, reads as follows: 'We live in an increasingly pluralized world. This sociological reality has become the irreversible destiny of humankind. Even once religiously homogeneous societies are becoming increasingly diverse. Religious freedom is modernity’s… Continue reading Chapter on ‘Western “Civic Totalism,” Sovereignty of the People, and the Need for Limited Government’ in ICLARS-volume

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

Article ‘Institutional Religious Freedom in Review’

Grateful to Dr. Stanley Carlson-Thies, the Founder and Senior Director of the Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance (IRFA), for generously including my recent book on Constitutionalism, Democracy and Religious Freedom, To Be Fully Human in this review of recent books on institutional religious freedom. The whole review is worth reading, here follows just the passage on my… Continue reading Article ‘Institutional Religious Freedom in Review’

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Upcoming Paperback Release

Pleased to announce that the editorial board of Routledge have decided to publish my book Constitutionalism, Democracy and Religious Freedom. To Be Fully Human (2017) in paperback. They anticipate publication in March 2019. Preview PDF here: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781317236917?fbclid=IwAR0aiJiTnvOvWAv57HCS1vkwLAiNNTp1BU96knPp-GC4MGxh5P6DB82JzWw A Media Review Copy Request Form for my book is available here: https://pages.email.taylorandfrancis.com/review-copy-request For some earlier reviews of… Continue reading Upcoming Paperback Release

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Overwegende… Yvonne Zonderop en de wetenschappelijke kakafonie van opvattingen (III)

Voor de binnenkort verschijnende, derde aflevering van het Tijdschrift voor Religie, Recht en Beleid van 2018 schreef ik een Overwegende onder bovenstaande titel. In drie achtereenvolgende blogposten valt de voorlaatste versie van dit redactioneel hier alvast te lezen. Hieronder deel 3. Wanneer we kijken naar de staatsrechtsbeoefening in de Verenigde Staten, maar bijvoorbeeld ook in… Continue reading Overwegende… Yvonne Zonderop en de wetenschappelijke kakafonie van opvattingen (III)

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Religion and Politics, University, Whither Europe?

Overwegende… Yvonne Zonderop en de wetenschappelijke kakafonie van opvattingen (II)

Voor de binnenkort verschijnende, derde aflevering van het Tijdschrift voor Religie, Recht en Beleid van 2018 schreef ik een Overwegende onder bovenstaande titel. In drie achtereenvolgende blogposten valt de voorlaatste versie van dit redactioneel hier alvast te lezen. Hieronder deel 2. De reden dat door het James Madison Program alle onderwerpen worden behandeld vanuit één… Continue reading Overwegende… Yvonne Zonderop en de wetenschappelijke kakafonie van opvattingen (II)

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Law and Religion, Religion and Politics, University, Whither Europe?

Overwegende… Yvonne Zonderop en de wetenschappelijke kakafonie van opvattingen (I)

Voor de binnenkort verschijnende, derde aflevering van het Tijdschrift voor Religie, Recht en Beleid van 2018 schreef ik een Overwegende onder bovenstaande titel. In drie achtereenvolgende blogposten valt de voorlaatste versie van dit redactioneel hier alvast te lezen. In haar boek Ongelofelijk beschrijft Yvonne Zonderop de teloorgang van het christelijk geloof in Nederland gedurende de afgelopen… Continue reading Overwegende… Yvonne Zonderop en de wetenschappelijke kakafonie van opvattingen (I)