List of publications on a keyword: «religious situation in South Korea»
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Non-traditional religious organizations in the modern society of the Republic of Korea
Proceeding
Socio-Economic Processes of Modern Society- Author:
- Anna A. Narynskaia
- Work direction:
- Социальные процессы в контексте глобализации
- Abstract:
- The article is devoted to the situation with the activities of different sectarian organizations in the Republic of Korea. There is a huge amount of information in our world that is not always possible to be objectively analyzed. It helps some sectarian organizations to promote their principles and ideas. This is especially true for the Republic of Korea, where the religious worldview is one of the most important components of the national mentality. Freedom of religion is highly valued in the country, sectarian ideas have the right to spread, and sects are practically not regulated by the state. According to rough estimates of Korean sociologists, today there are about 300 non-traditional religious sects in the Republic of Korea. These organizations disseminate their sectarian propaganda through music, books, marches, leaflets, active recruitment and the Internet.
- Keywords:
- religion, sect, religious syncretism, non-traditional religious organizations, religious situation in South Korea