Soka Gakkai in America: Accommodation and ConversionThis is the first-ever in-depth study of the Soka Gakkai Buddhists in the United States of America (SGI-USA). Drawing on unprecedented access to the organization through surveys and interviews, it provides a definitive and revealing picture of one of the fastest-growing religions in the world. The authors shed light on contemporary American society and show how many members of SGI-USA are drawn from a growing `transmodern' subculture in America. In addition the book traces the development of the organization in the USA, examining how it adapted to the peculiar circumstances of America's cultural life and showing how SGI-USA became a very American phenomenon. |
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Page 95
... seemed only to promote further fragmentation . By the 1930s it was becoming clear that conflict over the proper interpretation of the Bible had led to a permanent rift in the Protestant churches . Meanwhile , new lines of conflict ...
... seemed only to promote further fragmentation . By the 1930s it was becoming clear that conflict over the proper interpretation of the Bible had led to a permanent rift in the Protestant churches . Meanwhile , new lines of conflict ...
Page 151
... seemed very kind or sincere . Comparatively , only 28 percent said they were attracted to SGI because of the promise of benefits . Even fewer mentioned being impressed by SGI's philosophy , goals , or activities ( 10 percent ) . Notably ...
... seemed very kind or sincere . Comparatively , only 28 percent said they were attracted to SGI because of the promise of benefits . Even fewer mentioned being impressed by SGI's philosophy , goals , or activities ( 10 percent ) . Notably ...
Page 168
... seemed like it was highly structured , regimented to a certain extent . I know they are trying to change for the times , but as an SGI member , you come to start seeing the world through one lens , and I want to be able to see the world ...
... seemed like it was highly structured , regimented to a certain extent . I know they are trying to change for the times , but as an SGI member , you come to start seeing the world through one lens , and I want to be able to see the world ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Soka Gakkai History and Philosophy | 13 |
The Membership of SGIUSA | 36 |
Copyright | |
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