To live in a global society and make sense of world events requires more than a cursory understanding of world religions and the roles they play. This fascinating, in-depth, academic study of the five major religions focuses on each group s response to some of the most critical social issues of our time: ecology, peace, and women s rights. The author also highlights individual religious heroes and provides links to numerous digital sources for further research, making this a particularly timely and personalized approach to the study of world religions and their far-reaching impact at every level of society.Brennan R. Hill;, Brennan Hill