Includes bibliographical references (p. [158]-166) and index
Secularization of theological concepts. Symbolism and beyond -- The two political worldviews -- Body politics-tradition -- Jesus Christ as model -- Appropriation of secular authority -- Fear and modern order -- Sacralization of international relations. "States are people too!" -- Personality, morality, and community -- Anthropomorphism and religion -- Political dogma of IR -- Political theology of the United Nations. The UN and its indispensable foundations -- Insisting on true meaning -- The tao -- Development and guilt -- Conclusion : states and death