tion in Singapore and shed light on the uneasy relationship between the Catholic social and psychological explanations for the rise of Pentecostalism, making the case for the academic inclusion of such spiritual accounts. The imperative to problematize our terminology and uncover our hidden biases in the discourses surrounding Religion and Globalisation, a matter about which I feel gious dialogue to problematize the Western biases inherent in prevailing discourses on Frimpong questions the universalizing tendencies and implicit Western superiority in
role the Charter for Compassion has had on civil society organizations in Singapore, spread media attention, but to which she brings an insightful perspective, pointing out what public arguments in favour of the ban say about France’s national identity. The perceived or desired separation between religious life and government functioning is another widely discussed question facing the study of religion. In his paper, of a recent decision by the Australian Supreme Court regarding school chaplains, suggesting that a strict separation is not present in the Australian Constitution, counter to the views of many voices in the debate. I invite you to share this journal, in its print or online form, with the hope that it furthers dialogue between people of all traditions. Just as there are many ways of being religious or not religious, there are many ways of speaking about religion. As we have tried to portray through the collection of papers and blogs here, such dialogue must necessarily be varied in its approaches and perspectives, or it does not adequately represent the lived realities at stake in our interconnected world. Thank you to Dean Aitken for her wisdom and kindness, and to all the faculty, staff and students of the Faculty of Religious Studies at McGill who make up this challenging and supportive academic community. Above all, thank you to the authors and editors of these pieces, whose hours and passion have really made this Special Edition possible. —Abbie Buckman Editor-in-Chief, Canons
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