Stephen Pihlaja Livres

Exploring the construction of religious identity in diverse settings, this Element examines personal narratives and interactions among individuals in Birmingham, UK. Through interviews and site visits, it analyzes how self and other positioning shapes discussions about beliefs and behaviors. The study highlights the emergence and resolution of conflicts among varying faiths and perspectives, while also addressing community understanding. A proposed model for dialogue on faith aims to foster common goals and collaborative action among diverse groups.

Studying how people talk can reveal a lot about their beliefs. Through a close analysis of a range of texts and contexts, this book shows how people's beliefs change when they talk to different audiences. It is essential reading for students and researchers in discourse analysis, sociology and religious studies.

In the online world, people argue about anything and everything - religion is no exception. This book explains how and why religious conflict occurs online and how people of different religious beliefs interact on social media. It will appeal to researchers and students in sociolinguistics and discourse analysis, particularly those working on social media and religious language.