Issues Of Religion Research Articles

A Nitbit Citation of the Contributions of Sheikh Abdullahi Fodiyo in the Public Health of The 19th Century West Africa and Beyond: A Case Study of "Kitaabu Niyyati Fil' A'amaliddunyawiyyati Wal'ddiniyyati" (A Book of Intentions in the Issues of World and

Nowadays, invariably health improvement, health education, health benefits are attached to religiosity as confirmed by inexhaustible literatures. This paper reviewed some of the contributions of Sheikh Abdullahi Fodiyo in the public health of 19th century West African Sokoto Caliphate and afterwards in his famous book called "Kitaabu Niyyati Fil' A'amaliddunyawiyyati Wal'ddiniyyati" (A book of intentions in the issues of world and religion). In the examined book, he stressed the importance of cleanliness, ablution, prayer, work/ employment/ wealth, agriculture, and meat production in the development and sustainability of society, let alone the Muslim ummah. He warned against unemployment, lack of personal hygiene, poor production and handling of food/ meat among others. Certainly, the book exhorts benefits to public health especially in Islamic societies. There is need to use religion as health education, and health promotion tool especially in religious societies for better health and interventions.

A sociotheological interpretation of Genesis 50:25 in a Zimbabwean context

Migration to foreign lands is as old as the biblical stories of Abraham leaving his native land, Ur of the Chaldeans to go to a land that God was to show him. Concomitant with migration, however, is the possibility of death in the new habitat and oftentimes important decisions are made on how to fund the funerals. In the case of Zimbabwean diasporas, this has seen the rise in popularity of funeral insurance companies such as Diaspora Insurance and the GoFundMe initiatives. While the issue of funding funerals appears to be the primary thing that people are seized with when a funeral strikes, the most salient aspects would be issues of religion and culture. This article endeavours to show how, despite the challenging economic environment, the costly repatriation of dead relatives can best be appreciated through a sociotheological interpretation of Genesis 50:25. In other words, Genesis 50:25 can be used as a mirror to understand the value people place on issues of religion and culture. It is thus my argument that the religious background of the actors as well as their socio-cultural setting are critical in making important decisions regarding the place of interment as well as influencing the funding logistics to take the corpse to the desired resting place.Contribution: As the death toll continues to rise of diasporas who would have gone offshore in search of a reprieve from the economic challenges that have become almost an indelible mark of Zimbabwe, issues around the values of traditional religion and culture continue to come to the fore. This research adds a voice to the ongoing religious and political dialogue in Zimbabwe in so far as it seeks to explain and understand the underlying reasons behind the costly repatriation of deceased relatives through a sociotheological reading of Genesis 50:25.

Pembingkaian Media Dalam Perpektif Hak Asasi Manusia Terhadap Kasus Intoleransi Beragama dan Berkeyakinan di Masa Pandemi

Coverage of the issue of violations Religion and Belief Freedom during the pandemic is not free from the bias of journalists and mass media. The issue, which is reported inaccurately and sometimes tends to sharpen existing differences in society. It should then be able to provide an overview to the public on how to understand differences amidst the pandemic. Detik.com, as a popular mainstream online media in Indonesia, has the advantage of distributing news quickly. Coverage of the issue of violations is quite common in detik.com. This study focuses on examining how the news texts regarding the issue during pandemic are constructed by detik.com using the framing analysis method of Zhongdang Pan and Gerald M. Kosicki. In this study, the researcher uses the theory of the construction of social reality and views it from the perspective of Human Rights. This aims to see how detik.com constructs its news texts regarding the issue during the pandemic. Based on the research results, detik.com tends to be more biased towards the victims, as seen from most prominent structural units emphasized by detik.com when constructing news texts regarding the issue violations, such as headlines, leads, background information, quotes from sources, statements, details, and lexicon.

A Javanese Dance is A Representation of Rasa in Javanese Culture

This paper presents the concept of rasa in Javanese culture embodied in Javanese dance. The ethnographic approach in the Ethnochoreology discipline used as a step in data collection was in-depth interviews with actors (dancers, choreographers) in a society with a Javanese cultural scope. The observation step in the data collection effort was carried out using the involved observation model or participant observer, completed by data collection through literature and relevant documents. The theoretical perspective and concept used as the basis for thinking in discussing the case study of the Ela-ela dance in this paper is the concept of rasa, as put forward by Paul Stange. Namely, that rasa is a "tool" or "means" of perception, or a "function" of "whisper of heart or intuition", and rasa in Javanese dance as expressed by Katarina Indah Sulastuti, that rasa in Javanese dance is an element that is integrated with the senses in the body in a comprehensive manner which involves: the sensibility of heart vibrations, sharpness of intuition, imagination, bodily intelligence, and understanding of Javanese culture. Javanese dance, in the example of the case study, the Bedhaya Ela-ela dance is a representation of the rasa in Javanese culture, namely that the Bedhaya Ela-ela dance is a form of dance that substantially depicts the life of the Javanese people and the culture of rasa which involves issues of ethics, aesthetics, and religion in Javanese culture.

John D. Caputo: The Collected Philosophical and Theological Papers: Volume 3. 1997–2000: The Return of Religion, edited by Eric Weislogel

John D. Caputo: The Collected Philosophical and Theological Papers: Volume 3. 1997–2000: The Return of Religion, edited by Eric Weislogel

Faith in school: balancing no establishment and free exercise of religion guarantees in American education

AbstractAmerican schools are governed by a complex lattice work of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, many of them tailored specifically to primary, secondary, or higher education. But all schools are subject to the same First Amendment guarantee that ‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof’. This constitutional guarantee of religious freedom has produced a substantial body of case law. Nearly one-third of the United States Supreme Court's cases on religious freedom – 74 out of its 247 cases reported from 1815 to 20231 – have addressed issues of religion and education. All but six of these cases were decided after 1940, the year the Court first began to apply these guarantees to state and local governments alongside ‘Congress’;2 and for each Supreme Court case, there are scores of lower federal court and sometimes state court cases that add further nuance and amplification. This article summarises, and critically analyses, this ever-evolving jurisprudence.

“Were in this together” - NGO advocacy and LGBTQ+ asylum claimants: Intimate/care citizenship as co-presence and imagined equality

This paper explores the work of regional NGO organisations in the UK that explicitly support LGBTQ + asylum claimants, framing the testimonials of both service providers and service users, in considering issues of co-presence, and imagined equality, that may be experienced between the parties. While framing the cultural and political environment at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, and critiquing citizenship as a purely hegemonic nationalistic concept by drawing from theories of “intimate citizenship” and “Care-tizenship”, this paper considers the dynamics of collective advocacy. Offering an intersectional approach that frames issues of sexuality, gender, race, ethnicity, religion and regionality, the authors consider the significance of co-presence related to citizenship, that affords an optimistic sense of equality when LGBTQ + service providers support LGBTQ + asylum claimants.

Should Religious Schools Be Publicly Funded? Issues of Religion, Discrimination, and Equity

ABSTRACT This issue offers a critical opportunity to reflect on an enduring question in education: Should religious schools be state-funded? To facilitate this reflection, this issue offers six studies from Canada, Spain, and the United States. Each delves into the unique relationships between state-funded schooling and religion in their respective contexts. In particular, these studies examine how the relationships have shifted due to numerous factors, including changing legal rulings, political ideology, demographic shifts, global migration, and education privatization. The authors carefully integrate (and interrogate) the histories and places where they conducted their analyses. Taken together, these studies offer invaluable and timely insights into the intended and unintended consequences of state funding that expands school choice, marketization, and privatization, particularly with respect to religion. This issue thus aims to inform the ongoing debate about the (potential) impact that publicly funding religious schools has on equity, segregation, and discrimination. Ultimately, we hope this issue highlights the importance of a nonsectarian approach to public education so as to create an inclusive education space wherein all human identities are welcomed and affirmed.

Defects of democracy: The continuity of identity politics in post-reform regional elections

Identity politics in Indonesia is more closely related to issues of race, religion, ideology and local interests than other issues. This research aims to determine the impact of identity politics in every regional election (pilkada) in Indonesia. There are various ways in winning regional election (pilkada) strategies used by each candidate, one of which is the use of identity politics. Identity politics is a sign of the flaws in the nation’s democracy that has been built since the reform was initiated. There are still many political elites who still preserve their political identity, hampering democratic development. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with arguments built from facts and supported by secondary sources. The results of this research found that in the regional elections (pilkada) in several regions, it was proven that political identities were still visible, such as politicizing religion and certain ethnic symbols, which were involved in the victory of one of the candidates. Apart from that, this research also explains the history of democracy that has occurred in regional elections (pilkada), showing the political identities that still exist in them. This study concludes that one of the impacts of identity politics is the erosion of national unity which results in the Indonesian nation’s national resilience faltering.

Bridging Minds and Frontiers: An Unconventional Academic Odyssey with Francisco José Ayala

The text recounts the author’s remarkable experience in establishing contact with Francisco José Ayala, a renowned professor, researcher, author, and philanthropist. Beginning in an unusual manner, the connection transcended the conventional boundaries of academia, dispelling the notion of inaccessibility of eminent scientists. This resulted in an interview and the publication of a letter in the Science journal, exemplifying Ayala’s generosity. The narrative highlights Ayala’s extensive contribution to the understanding of evolution, his role in issues of science and religion, and his notable philanthropy. The challenges faced during a period of collaborating in California are shared, emphasizing the consolidation of a relationship of trust. Ayala’s influence is evident in the author’s shift towards contemporary issues such as scientific misinformation and climatic themes, reflecting the enduring legacy Ayala left on his academic journey and the positive transformation in the author’s career.

“Resacralizing” the Cosmos in a Post-secular Age

Abstract This paper reflects on the attempt to ‘re-sacralize’ the cosmos in the context of the ‘return of religion’ to the public sphere, which has led scholars to describe our age as post-secular. This phenomenon contrasts with the association between secularization and disenchantment with the world that seemed to characterize modernity in some Western societies. On the one hand, the paper considers the idea of the sacredness of nature as a means of promoting respect for it and preserving it. Here the question is posed as to what extent this attitude has a place in today’s religions. On the other hand, the feasibility of this possibility without displacing an anthropocentric vision of the world that seems to have been central to some religions is pointed out. Finally, these issues are illustrated with some concrete examples within the Buddhist and Christian traditions.

Duality of Personality in the Life and Work of Fyodor Sologub

Recently, there has been a lot of interest in the work of Fyodor Sologub, also known as Fyodor Kuzmich Teternikov, one of the most prominent representatives of Russian symbolism. As a continuer of the traditions of classical Russian literature, first of all N. Gogol, F. Dostoevsky and A. Chekhov, F. Sologub developed his own approach to the issues of philosophy, aesthetics, religion, and poetics, creating a unique universe model. This article addresses the crisis of realism in the works of F. Sologub, expressed through the motif of gnoseological disorientation, i.e. destruction of consciousness. The feeling of loneliness provided Sologub with powerful incentives for the creative process. The topic of morbid relationship between his poetic personality and inner, individual self, the hero’s dissatisfaction with his own self and his worries regarding inadequate assessment of his creative capabilities ran like a red thread throughout his entire creative life. Crisis and “duality” in the work of F. Sologub is expressed through the motive of knowledge and delusion, loss of correct orientation, through the destruction of consciousness. The hero of F. Sologub is constantly immersed in a state of madness, frenzied detachment from reality, splitting and degeneration.

LEGAL REGULATION OF CONFESSIONAL RELATIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Relations between the state and religious organizations in human history play a significant role. Since religion and law are powerful regulators of human behavior, and religious organizations and the state are forms of such behavior. In modern society, there are many religious organizations that are one of the main elements of the social structure of such a society. The subject of the study is the system of legal norms regulating state-confessional relations in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The purpose of the proposed research is a comprehensive study of the problems of legal regulation of state-confessional relations, the development of scientifically sound theoretical provisions and practical recommendations for improving the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on religious activities and the practice of its application. The article examines the issues of religion, which has always been a regulator of public relations and its increasing role in society in modern times, examines the problems of legal regulation of state-confessional relations, provides statistical data on types of religions and confessions, defines terms such as: religion, denomination, sect, denomination, etc. In addition, the article provides a brief analysis of the system of legal acts regulating religious issues, which consist of two levels: national and international. The authors refer to the national legal acts as the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and by-laws regulating religious issues, the central place among which is occupied by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Religious activities and religious associations" and lists international documents in this area. In the course of the study of this problem, the authors come to conclusions concerning the improvement of legislation on religious activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Critical barriers to effective communication in the construction industry: evidence from Nigeria

The construction industry is vital to the global economy but struggles with communication-related issues that hinder its productivity. However, the construction industry is faced with communication challenges affecting the industry’s productivity. This research aims to assess the barriers to effective communication in the Nigerian construction industry (NCI), measure their significance, and develop a tailored solution to overcome them. The research utilised a quantitative approach, and the data were analysed using descriptive (mean ranking) and inferential statistics (factor analysis). The sample size was estimated using the Cochran formula and previous studies’ judgement. The questionnaires were administered to a sample of 150 construction professionals in Abuja, Nigeria, who were randomly selected based on predefined criteria. One hundred thirty-four (134) were collected, and 119 were considered for further analysis. The questionnaire data were analysed using SPSS. The findings show that 95% of the communication barriers identified in the NCI are statistically significant and critically impact the communication processes in the NCI. Unclear objectives and instructions (MIS = 4.39; SD = 0.871) were found to be the most statistically significant, and religion issues were the only factor not statistically significant. This implies that religion (MIS = 3.01; SD = 0.612) is not a critical barrier to effective communication in the NCI. The factor analysis revealed four barriers to effective communication (Management Related, Employee Related, Organisation Related, and Work Related). This study contributes significantly to the body of knowledge by understanding the obstacles preventing effective communication in the Nigerian construction sector. The study provided a solid background for future work on communication in the construction industry. The study also provided recommendations such as creating a diverse and inclusive workplace with defined goals, diversity incentives, monitoring, advanced communication technologies, strong leadership, teamwork, and work-life balance to improve communication in the construction industry.

Laughing and unlaughing at religion-related fake news in Estonia

Abstract Contemporary contacts and interactions with religion are often mediated by mass and social media. These sources vary in their reliability and some are known for their use of humor as a communicative strategy. In this article we analyze how humorous religion-related news triggers reactions to and discussions about the intertwined issues of humor, religion, history and ethnic identity. First, we look at how people perceive religion as an institution, contextualizing the results against the backdrop of the historical and present-day role of religion in the (ethnically, politically, and culturally) divided Estonian society. Second and more broadly, we analyze the (mis)use of strong religious symbols. We aim to understand why serious reactions to initially humorous fake news come about, and why humorous stimuli are sometimes met with discontent or even disgust. This contributes to understanding the intersection of humor and religion in divided societies. The results point out that the religious controversies triggered by humor are related to societal and political issues rather than ideas about religion and belief. We suggest that fast and broad dissemination via online media might be one of the reasons why the humorous and serious are closely interwoven in discussions on religious issues.

A börtönlelkészi szolgálat alapjogi vetülete – a jogdogmatikán innen és túl

Aim: This study aims to examine the ministry of prison chaplains in the context of fundamental rights, in particular freedom of thought, conscience and religion.Methodology: The analysis uses the legal doctrinal approach of fundamental rights as its primary method of research. This is complemented by a public law context going back to the regime change and an international perspective, which are common tools of comparative method of legal scholarship and provide reference points in the analysis.Findings: Prison chaplaincy is linked to both the individual and collective aspects of religious freedom, and there is both a rights and obligations side to this fundamental rights relationship. The paper will discuss the fundamental rights of prison chaplaincy, including the right of prisoners to individual and collective religious practice, as a subset of freedom of conscience and religion in the period since the change of regime. Finally, the paper briefly reflects on the case law of the European Court of Human Rights on the exercise of religion by prisoners.Value: The study contributes to the complex issue of religion and reintegration through an analysis of constitutional law.

How do law and religion influence child marriage? A qualitative study using content analysis

AbstractObjectiveThis study was conducted to investigate the effects of religion and law on child marriage in Sanandaj, Iran.BackgroundThe prevalence of child marriage is 16.65% in Iran and 11% in the Kurdish city of Sanandaj. This study considers the legality and legitimacy of this practice in Iran.MethodEligible participants were selected through purposive sampling. Participants included three groups: parents of a married child (n = 7), women who were child brides (n = 19), and experts (sociologists, marriage concluders, and marriage counselors; n = 7). The research question was “What impact do religious and legal factors have on the decision of families in child marriage?” The data were gathered using semistructured in‐depth interviews and analyzed by conventional content analysis method.ResultsThe findings were generally categorized into four main themes including law–religion issues (subthemes: marriageable age in civil law, Sharia principles), predisposed religious interpretations (subthemes: religious interpretations confirming child marriage, interpretations rejecting child marriage), institutional factors (subthemes: official agencies, religious factors), and religious viewpoint of families toward child marriage (subthemes: avoidance of sin, reference of parents/children to religious rules).ConclusionsThe intersection of law, religion, and family institutions, with their interconnected rules, encourage child marriage (particularly for girls) in Sanandaj, Iran. Any change in these factors (mostly civil law and Sharia) may influence the demands of families for child marriage.

Kant und Dostoevskij über Gott

Summary There is a widespread opinion among Russian literary scholars and philosophers that Dostoevsky was an irreconcilable anti-Kantian, and in his novels, first of all in The Brothers Karamazov, he conducted polemics against Kant on the issues of moral and religion. In my paper, I analyze the problem of the relationship between moral and religion in Kant and Dostoevsky. In this regard, I consider the question of what is primary as the basis of moral believes – moral or religion, as well as the question of autonomy in matters of religion. A parallel reading of the Critique of Pure Reason and the novels The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment from the perspective of these questions reveals Dostoevsky, to some extent, as a Kantian.

Religion, Ethics, and Academic Community Engagement: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

This article introduces the issues, histories, and questions at stake in a special issue of Religion & Education on Religion, Ethics, and Academic Community Engagement. We begin by pointing to the absence of community engagement in the recent turn toward the ethics of higher education among religious ethicists. In response, we call for more robust interdisciplinary engagement between religious ethicists and academic community engagement scholars and practitioners. To lay the groundwork, we offer an account of the historical intersections between religion and academic community engagement in U.S. higher education. We then highlight pressing ethical questions emerging from this history related to the mission and purpose of higher education, the influence of neoliberalism, and underexamined biases in academic community engagement connected to white Christian hegemony. We touch on how each of these issues emerge from the history of religion and academic community engagement in the U.S., and detail how articles in this special issue respond to these challenges by drawing on a variety of religious traditions and resources.

The Relationship between Religiosity Level and Emotional Responses to Artificial Intelligence in University Students

This article aims to analyze the correlations between the level of religiosity and emotional responses to artificial intelligence (AI). In these times marked by the growing penetration of artificial intelligence into people’s everyday lives, it is important to identify the sociocultural determinants of attitudes towards this increasingly dynamically developing technology. A significant element of society’s cultural mosaic is religiosity, and, as such, it undoubtedly has an effect on emotional responses to AI. This is a reason to investigate how religions and religiosity impact attitudes towards AI. The study used Welch’s analysis of variance (ANOVA) to compare university students’ emotional reactions to AI across religiosity levels, which allowed for identifying significant differences in the levels of emotions such as fear, sadness, and anger between irreligious, religious, and indifferent groups. Significant differences in emotional responses to AI were found between individuals with different religiosity levels. Compared to irreligious and indifferent students, the religious ones more often showed intense emotions, such as fear and anger. The results indicate the need to include the issues of religion and religiosity in the process of designing and implementing AI. This may contribute to a greater acceptance of this technology in a society of individuals with different levels of religiosity. Understanding the effect of religiosity on the response to AI is also of considerable importance for the development and implementation of ethically responsible AI solutions, which should take account of the diversity of individuals’ beliefs and value systems.