scholarly journals The Role of Religion in the Fate of the Armenian People

2018 ◽  
pp. 347-357
Author(s):  
Armen Kolyayi Sahakyan
Keyword(s):  
National Security ◽  
Modern Period ◽  
Armenian Identity ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
Apostolic Church

The article represents the role and significance of Christianity as a national religion and the Armenian Apostolic Church as a national church in the life of Armenia and the Armenian people. Taking into account the historical facts, the invaluable contribution of the Armenian Church to the preservation of the Armenian identity and the strengthening of the Armenian statehood are pointed out. Historical-chronological analysis of state-church relations is observed, considering it in the framework of modern period as one of priority issues of globalization concerning the national security of the republic.      The article represents the results of a series of sociological researches revealing the religious perceptions of the Armenian youth, thus trying to show the role and significance of Christianity and the Armenian Apostolic Church among contemporary Armenian youth.

scholarly journals Religious Cultures and Confessional Politics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd H. Weir ◽  
Udi Greenberg
Keyword(s):  
Weimar Republic ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
German State ◽  
Political Struggles ◽  
National Socialists ◽  
Religious Cultures ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The One ◽  
Role Of Religion

This chapter argues that the role of religion in the political and social dynamics of the Weimar Republic was determined by two axes of confessional conflict. Alongside the Catholic–Protestant antagonism, there were also significant tensions between secularism and Christianity. Both axes contributed to the formation of different social milieus during the Kaiserreich and supported their continued articulation during the Weimar Republic. The chapter explores developments within the milieus, such as the significant growth and radicalization of freethought within the socialist and communist parties, as well as the shifting relationships between them, which created a fractured and complex set of political struggles, compromises, and alliances. The republic was bookended by efforts to overcome confessional divides in Germany through revolutionary means, on the one hand through the aborted attempt to fully secularize the German state in 1918 and, on the other, the campaign by the National Socialists to win Christian support by calling for ‘positive Christianity’ to heal Germany’s confessional divide by unifying Protestants and Catholics and destroying secularism.

RELIGION IN THE AXIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF KAZAKHSTANI YOUTH

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-196
Author(s):  
Aigerim Zhampetova
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Religious Communities ◽  
Religious Practices ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Younger Generation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
Public Worship

Together with independence, the Republic of Kazakhstan reacquired its lost traditional values; religion, controlled and suppressed by the Soviet atheist ideology, being one of the most important elements along with the growing number of religious communities and associations, as well as places of public worship. Today, religiosity is on the rise, especially among the younger generation: everyday religious practices are observed by individuals or groups of people at workplaces and homes and in the course of communication. The author has analyzed the role of religion in axiological orientation and the level of religious feelings of the young people aged 18-22 on the basis of sociological poll results.

Millet Ethnicity

2019 ◽  
pp. 133-152
Author(s):  
James Barry
Keyword(s):  
Religious Identities ◽  
Eastern Turkey ◽  
Armenian Identity ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Republic Of Turkey ◽  
Apostolic Church

This chapter examines how increasing media reports of some Turkish Muslims coming to terms with their Armenian ancestry is challenging traditional notions of Armenian identity that maintained a synonymy of Armenian-ness with Christianity, specifically that of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Using the concept of "millet ethnicity"--the ethnicization of religious identities--the author argues that the ethnic gulf that separates the Armenian Christians from the Turkish Muslims remains a potent legacy of the millet system in the Republic of Turkey. However, two groups within Turkey blur the boundaries: the Hopa Hemshin (Armenian-speaking Muslims from Eastern Turkey) and the "Islamized" Armenians. This chapter therefore details the debate regarding the Armenian-ness of the Hopa Hemshin and Islamized Armenians, coupled with the enthusiastic engagement by the Diaspora with these two groups, in order to demonstrate how modern conceptions of what it is to be an Armenian are changing.

scholarly journals Halide Edib Adivar (1982-1964) as a National Symbol of the Republic of Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Dmitry A. Savin
Keyword(s):  
Ottoman Empire ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Turkish Women ◽  
Republican Period ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
Republic Of Turkey

The article is dedicated to Halide Edip - outstanding novelist, scientist, public figure. The events of her personal life and political processes that took place in the last years of the Ottoman Empire and in the Republican period are reflected in her articles, memoirs, novels and scientific works. She raised topical issues such as the social status of Turkish women, their education and participation in political life, aspects of nationalist ideas, the correlation of tradi-tions and innovations in public life and the role of religion.

scholarly journals About breach of the rules of the fire safety and legal significance in the Republic of Uzbekistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 426-430
Author(s):  
L. Kamolov
Keyword(s):  
National Security ◽  
Fire Safety ◽  
Stable State ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Fire Prevention ◽  
State And Society ◽  
Integral Element ◽  
The Republic

Fire safety is an integral element of national security. Fire safety is possible with the interaction of the state and society. It is necessary to create and maintain a stable state, which excludes the conditions and causes of uncontrolled burning. The issues of minimizing the damage from fires are considered. Special attention is paid to the role of legal regulation of fire safety. In conclusion, it is concluded that in order to ensure fire safety in the Republic of Uzbekistan, it is necessary first of all, to begin with, fire-prevention propaganda with the population.

scholarly journals Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia in Socio-Cultural Processes Modern Buryatia

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 381-399
Author(s):  
D. D. Amogolonova
Keyword(s):  
Social Basis ◽  
Everyday Practices ◽  
The Social ◽  
Cultural Processes ◽  
Individual Consciousness ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
Traditional Economy

Using the example of Buddhism in Buryatia, the article examines the problem of the post-Soviet return of religion from the periphery to the center of socio-cultural processes. It is noted that this means their secularization in the sense of the active participation of the clergy in a variety of secular practices, including the spheres of economics, politics and ideology. The author pays attention to the identification role of religion, based on the definition of Buddhism as the main cultural marker of the region, contributing to the formation of a territorial cultural text, the involvement in which is felt by all residents of the republic, regardless of the declared religiosity. Based on many years of research, the author analyzes the qualitative changes in the activities of the Buddhist traditional Sangha of Russia, aimed at protecting the Buryat culture and traditional economy, which makes it enter into both dialogue and confrontation with the secular authorities of the republic. It is shown that in the conditions of high secularization of social and individual consciousness, the Khambo Lama and other clergymen see their task in the spiritualization of everyday practices through the preservation of the social basis of Buddhism, represented by rural Buryats.

scholarly journals EDITORIAL

2012 ◽  
pp. 9-10
Keyword(s):  
National Security ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Security System ◽  
Security Environment ◽  
Defence Budget ◽  
Imple Mentation ◽  
The Future ◽  
Defence Strategy ◽  
The Republic

You are looking at this year’s second issue which is dedicated to the Slovenian national security system, the role of the armed forces within it, and their future. The authors of this issue primarily come from the areas of the military and defence. It may be a coincidence, but the Slovenian national security system, the Slovenian Armed Forces and their future seem to play a less important role in times of solving other more challenging issues and situations. The need for rationality, economy, innovativeness and the achievement of maximum possible impact with minimum resources used is understandable, yet the national security system, as an integral part of international security, may thus become very fragile and vulnerable. The French economist and statesman of the 17th century, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, believed that trade was the source of finance, while finance was the vital nerve of war. Is it possible to assume that the lack of trade, and thus finance, may lead to social unrest and, consequently, the destabilisation of the national security system? Constant cuts in the defence budget should not hinder thinking and writing about the future of the Slovenian national security system and its individual elements which include the defence system and the Slovenian Armed Forces. What are the challen- ges and opportunities? In the introduction, Lieutenant-General Ştefan Dănilă, Chief of the General Staff of the Romanian Armed Forces expresses his views on the Role and use of the armed forces in the future. His thoughts are published at the beginning of this issue to give readers the impression of how the future of the armed forces is viewed in the country about ten times larger than Slovenia. Pavel Vuk, Sašo Nacevski and Renata Vrtovšek address the Defence strategy in the hierarchy of strategic documents on national security of the Republic of Slovenia by carrying out a comparative analysis of defence strategies of six countries and pre- senting guidelines for the preparation of a new defence strategy of the Republic of Slovenia. Gregor Garb devotes his attention to the Role of financial resources in the imple- mentation of a modern security paradigm regarding defence in selected countries. He describes and compares guidelines for the funding of defence systems in five countries – the Republic of Slovenia and its neighbours. Ivan Žnidar acquaints readers with Transformation challenges to safety and security at Slovenian sea. He states that comprehensive approach, cooperation, coordination and integration of various services for safety at sea present some of the answers to the question of the rationalisation of the modern security environment. Boris Rutar presents the Human Terrain System in the case of Afghanistan. He informs readers of achievements and applicability as well as new opportunities for NATO members. Blažka Erznožnik writes about the Importance of security forces training for the stabilisation of Afghanistan: NATO literacy project and the role of the Slovenian Armed Forces. She believes that the elimination of illiteracy presents a perfectly obvious means of support that significantly contributes to the long-term stability of Afghanistan and exposes the social usefulness of the armed forces. To conclude, a country’s stability depends on its financial situation, which in turn affects its defence capability.

scholarly journals EDITORIAL

2012 ◽  
pp. 9-10
Keyword(s):  
National Security ◽  
The State ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
The Balkans ◽  
Professional Experiences ◽  
Syrian Crisis ◽  
Security Environment ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
The Republic

You are looking at the third issue of Contemporary Military Challenges. Initially, the topic that was planned to be discussed within the Editorial Board's programme of work drafted last year was the role of the Republic of Slovenia in international structures and its opportunities in the region of south-eastern Europe, with special emphasis on the Balkans. Since then, the contemporary security environment has changed again. New cir- cumstances, situations, crises and opportunities have arisen. These changes manifest themselves in various forms, in various parts of the world and in various areas. The selection of articles in this issue aims at responding to some of them. The findings and insights of international authors thus offer interesting reading on different topics and at the same time inspire the search for new ideas and solutions. So where to start when it comes to security? With the state. The state possesses various levers of power. Some of them it can and some of them it has to use in the or- ganisation and provision of national security, which can neither now nor in the future be perceived as a constituent of international security. State’s levers of power and their handling are discussed in the article ‘Orchestrating the instruments of national power’ by Igor Kotnik. The author presents the varying strength of their power, the possibilities of their interrelation, final goals, the state’s interests, etc. He claims that the state’s instruments of power are an important factor of prevention and thus have to be devoted adequate attention. Their basic mission is to preserve peace, security and stability. The possibility to act comes second. 'Kurdish awakening and the Syrian crisis' is the article by Georgios Protopapas. The author acquaints us with the Syrian crisis and potential Kurdish awakening in Syria. Such scenario could change the borders of Syria and its neighbouring countries. The author analyses some of the possibilities for the formation of Greater Kurdistan. Jerzy Stańczyk in his article ‘Poland towards the contemporary challenges’ presents and reflects upon various security trends and their impact on the security en- vironment in Poland and beyond, as well as discusses the integrated national security system in Poland as a possible reaction to them. Gregor Garb writes about 'The role of financial resources in establishing contem- porary security paradigm in defence area for the selected countries'. He presents and compares the guidelines for financing defence systems of five countries – the Republic of Slovenia and its neighbours. Peter Álmos Kiss in his article ‘Intelligence and the new paradigm of warfare’ studies new intelligence trends. Are these really new trends or are they perhaps the already tested methods and approaches that have been gradually suspended as tech- nology developed? ‘The troubled position of a Sergeant: mediating between esprit de corps and social cohesion in a peace operation’ is the subject presented by Claus Kold. The author writes about the differences in communication with officers and non-commissioned officers, relying on the case of a Danish Sergeant. This is what this issue has to offer. As usually, we invite all the interested authors to write and share their scientific and professional experiences with us and our readers. The instructions to authors can be found at the end of the publication. We are well aware that a lot of interesting developments revolve around security. Those of you, who have the opportunity and the privilege to follow them personally, are kindly invited to share them, particularly, if they can be informative for the rest of us.

The Peace of the Gods

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craige B. Champion
Keyword(s):  
Ancient Greek ◽  
Ruling Elite ◽  
Roman Religion ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Military Commanders ◽  
Religious Behaviors ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Role Of Religion

This book takes a new approach to the study of Roman elites' religious practices and beliefs, using current theories in psychology, sociology, and anthropology, as well as cultural and literary studies. The book focuses on what the elites of the Middle Republic (ca. 250–ca. 100 BCE) actually did in the religious sphere, rather than what they merely said or wrote about it, in order to provide a more nuanced and satisfying historical reconstruction of what their religion may have meant to those who commanded the Roman world and its imperial subjects. The book examines the nature and structure of the major priesthoods in Rome itself, Roman military commanders' religious behaviors in dangerous field conditions, and the state religion's acceptance or rejection of new cults and rituals in response to external events that benefited or threatened the Republic. According to a once-dominant but now-outmoded interpretation of Roman religion that goes back to the ancient Greek historian Polybius, the elites didn't believe in their gods but merely used religion to control the masses. Using that interpretation as a counterfactual lens, the book argues instead that Roman elites sincerely tried to maintain Rome's good fortune through a pax deorum or “peace of the gods.” The result offers rich new insights into the role of religion in the lives of the Roman ruling elite.

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