Journal Article
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Robert N. Bellah's Civil Religion as an Approach to the Religious Diversity
Abstract
Religious diversity is frequently a barrier to interreligious relations.
This is due to the fact that religious diversity usually leads to disputes
and conflicts. As a result, many scholars offered proper approach to
managing this diversity. Robert N. Bellah is popularly known with his
idea of Civil Religion. This study aims to explain the concept of Civil
Religion as proposed by Bellah then analyzing the implementation of
his ideas for managing religious diversity. This study employs
qualitative methodology through library research to collect the data.
Thus, the data is analyzed by adopting descriptive and critical
analysis methods. The findings revealed that Civil Religion in
Bellah's view is a set of religious beliefs that are the basis and
foundation for the identity and self-understanding of the United States
as a nation and people. Second, Civil Religion places religion and
belief under the state constitution in managing religious diversity.
Third, Civil Religion is part of the understanding of religious
pluralism, and even though it is a new religion, it has become the
main reference for all human behavior.
Publication Details
JournalAl-Itqan: Journal of Islamic Sciences and Comparative Studies
Volume8 (2)
Pagespp. 145-165
ISSN-
KeywordsCivil, religion, Robert N. Bellah, religious, diversity
Item ID3344
Deposited05 Oct 2024 05:23