Thomas and Roy

The Beth Roy article looks at a specific case to draw some assertions regarding how conflict comes about in communities. Roy argues that individuals consciously choose to be part of communities and behave in certain manners, they choose to be identified by religious identity because of its historical and cultural meaning, and that communities see themselves in a historical context.

Thomas, in his book on the global resurgence of culture and religion, more so focuses on how culture fits in the context of modernity. I believe Roy's arguments fit in the context of Thomas' well and could be useful in furthering explaining the linkages between the evolving role of religion and culture in IR.