Religious revival and exit from religion in contemporary China
This paper examines both the revival of religious organisations and practices in China and what could be coined the “exit from religion” exemplified by the loss of religious basis for social togetherness and the instrumentalisation of religious organisations and discourse. It argues that “revival” a...
| Pubblicato in: | China perspectives |
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| Tipo di documento: | Stampa Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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CEFC
2009
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China perspectives
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| Altre parole chiave: | B
Comunità religiosa
B Storia B Einflussgröße B Religiosità B Associazione di persone B Campo sociale B Politica B Popolazione B China B Comportamento sociale B Religione B Pattern comportamentale B Volksrepublik China Religione Religiosità Pattern comportamentale Soziales Verhalten Bevölkerungsverhalten Religiöse Vereinigung Soziale Faktoren Politische Faktoren Historische Prozesse |
| Riepilogo: | This paper examines both the revival of religious organisations and practices in China and what could be coined the “exit from religion” exemplified by the loss of religious basis for social togetherness and the instrumentalisation of religious organisations and discourse. It argues that “revival” and “exit” taken as a twofold phenomenon facilitate an understanding of the evolving and often disputed nature of China’s religious sphere throughout history as well as the socio-political stage that the country is entering. (China Perspectives/GIGA) |
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| ISSN: | 2070-3449 |
| Comprende: | In: China perspectives
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