The essence of extremism, its manifestation, the purpose of extremist discourse are revealed. It is justified that an important type of extremism is religious. Its signs, causes and peculiarities of manifestation at the individual level are singled out.
Analysis of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global confessional community. Introducing new forms of communication with their followers. Communication of churches with the believers and of the latter among themselves through online technologies
The theological excuse for radical alienation from society, expressed in the statement of the Egyptian hermit Arseny the Great. The fact of a closed monastic life that appeared in the second half of the 3rd century. The essence of the "lone revolution".
Analysis and description of verbal magical practical actions involving an active harmful influence on people and animals by the sorcerer's intention and with the help of otherworldly forces and reflected in Romanian ritual and musical-verbal folklore.
Analysis of the symbolism of thinking and outlook of medieval man. The meaning and cultural specificity of the phenomenon of religiosity in the context of social history. Creation of the Russian school for the research of consciousness and religiosity.
Studying the views of the Canadian theologian of Grenz's. Analysis principles of the formation of the church community, its influence on the formation of the individual. Investigation of behavioral features of the community of the followers of Christ.
An attempt to synchronize the historical and religious chronicles of the Ancient world, relying on a short chronology and linking events with unique celestial phenomena reflected in the chronicles and Sacred Writings. Errors in dates and geography.
Most of the information about the saint is contained in his life, which is part of the original version of the Kiev-Pechersk paternik, created at the beginning of the 13th century. The document was written in the context of the monastic tradition.
- 189. The challenges of the Russian-Ukrainian war for Ukrainian religious studies: methodological aspects
Rethinking and expanding methodological approaches in the study of modern religious processes. Study of the situation of churches in Ukrainian society during the war. Determining the influence of the Russian world on the civil consciousness of the people.
Among contemporary writings in religious studies the work of Ricoeur has attained a certain emblematic status. He began with a distinctive appropriation of Husserlian phenomenology, then sought to "graft" onto phenomenology a certain use of hermeneutics.
The analysis of the main principles and ways to achieve "the inner silence" from the view point of Tarighat explained by Iranian "illuminati". The comparison of eastern and western mystic notions of this concept. The new levels of life perception.
Study of the idea of the complex structure of the human physical body, the multidimensionality of his mind and consciousness. Characteristics of Eastern and Western esoteric schools. Analysis of concepts of subtle bodies in ancient spiritual traditions.
Israel as a state in the Middle East, a country of deeply revered religious shrines, eclectic culture and thriving cities and diverse natural landscapes. The impact of the influx of immigrants on the formation of a diverse and interesting culture.
A description of the rules established by the First Nicene Council: independence of the Jewish calendar and worldwide uniformity, which were the only rules of the Passover, clearly defined by the Board. Definition of Easter and related mobile holidays.
The decoration of the former Demidoffs’ house church in the villa of San Donato. The ecclesiastical purpose of the surviving building of the "Demidoffs ex-chapel". Research of the carved decoration of the church, made in A. Barbetti’s workshop.
Acquaintance with a short biography of Mathew the poor which was the rather, one of the Copt writers who had the most writing's since the schism of the churches. Research and characterization of his views on the church as the bride of Jesus Christ.
Documenting the general thesis of parallelism between Eve and the Virgin Mary. The main exegetical comments of the Church Father and medieval theologians on the parallelism/antithesis between Eve and Mary and, consequently, between Adam and Christ.
Troitsa, or The Day of the Holy Trinity, is a holiday that has indeed bounced around among several "owners". The celebration takes its name from the "Trinity" and in Russian Orthodoxy; it is the day that commemorates the very subtle concept of "Sophia".
Study of the religious landscape of the Yenisei Siberia - the decoration of church temples. Analysis of the history of formation and features of the icon painting tradition. The icon is the most convenient and understandable part of a religious cult.
Such issues as the image of God, the problems of God's interaction with His creations and the entire universe are considered. It was concluded that God in Judaism is understood as eternal: He lives forever, He has no beginning and no end, He is what was.
The study of the Islamic component of the pan-Asian movement in Japan in the first half of the XX century. Translation of the Quran into Japanese by the philosopher and scholar T. Izutsu. The image of the prophet Muhammad as a key figure of Islam.
Comparison of Christians and non-Christians. The theory about "priest problem". The influence of priming effect on individual decision-making. A picture of an unknown priest as a stimulus of non-neutral factors on stimulus, that must activate God concept.
Place of religion in human life. The religious tolerance in France. The Religion in France After the French Revolution in 1789. Signing the Concordat with the Vatican, which restored much of the church's former status. The religion in France today.
The issue of pluralisation and secularization within modern societies. The role of religion in the constitution. Financial contributions of the state to the national church. Existence of specific church legislation. Non-Christian religions heathenry.
The Principality of Monaco is governed as a constitutional monarchy. The official religion of the Catholic Church. Freedom of other religions guaranteed by the Constitution. The worship of Mary, mother of Jesus. The religious guidance of the Pope in Rome.
Controversy between Karaite Judaism and Christianity, widespread in the Polish-Lithuanian territories of Eastern Europe. Analysis of historical, theological aspects of Isaac Troki's book "Hizzuk Emun" through the prism of Martin Chekhovitz's book.
The historical development of buddhism, christianity, and islam regardless of their doctrine and ritual practice. The special contribution consists in formulation of the abstract model of religious cycle, which applies to evolution of the religions.
Examination of the myth of Pygmalion in the work of Andre-Francois Bouraud-Delland and Jean-Jacques Rousseau as a metaphor for the modern subject, which emphasizes the ambivalence of the age of modernity. The main educational versions of the myth.
Consideration of the basic cognitive science and religion. Research on teleological bias, agency detection, and counterintuitive concepts. The critical discussions of mystical experience and god concepts. The naturalness of religious knowledge.
Religious movements as a tool for political change. Consideration of religion in the context of time and place. Understanding and application of Shariah religious norms. The problems of modern muslim thinking from the pragmatic purposes of Sharia.