When the sacred and the profane meet. Religion and culture in the modern world
Religion is one of the foundations of culture. Europe was shaped by Christianity, just like Islam influenced both the emerging statehood and culture with its material manifestations in the Arab countries. The inevitable changes in the functioning of societies in Europe have of course altered the way...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | Polish |
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Polskie Towarzyrtwo Religioznawcze
2015
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Przegla̜d religioznawczy
Year: 2015, Issue: 4/258, Pages: 103-121 |
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| Summary: | Religion is one of the foundations of culture. Europe was shaped by Christianity, just like Islam influenced both the emerging statehood and culture with its material manifestations in the Arab countries. The inevitable changes in the functioning of societies in Europe have of course altered the way the role of religion is perceived. In European culture, asking someone about their denomination is often considered to be a violation of their privacy. At the same time, as popular culture started using and transforming them, religion and its symbols began to function outside the sacred sphere. Europe today seems to be dominated by two great religions: Christianity and Islam. For several months now it has been struggling with a wave of newcomers whom some call refugees and others - immigrants. However, the undisputable fact is that they come from a different culture, bringing with them a religion which so far has not been predominant in Europe. This raises questions about whether it is possible for different systems to coexist and what impact this may have on the functioning of European societies, as well as the issue of fundamental values and their roots. Thus, religion becomes one of the main topics of discussion on the future shape of the world, and culture is used more and more consciously as a tool by all interested parties. |
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| ISSN: | 2658-1531 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Przegla̜d religioznawczy
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