Religion and Anti-Immigration Sentiments in Context: Field Studies in Jerusalem

Bloom, Pazit Ben‐Nun; Vishkin, Allon; Ben-Nun, Paz; Korenman, Miriam; Tamir, Maya

doi:10.1080/10508619.2019.1568143

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“…This has been exemplified by some contextual religious priming studies. For instance, in Jerusalem, participants near a religious location reported higher levels of religious ingroup favoritism compared to participants near a nonreligious location (Ben‐Nun Bloom, Vishkin, Ben‐Nun, Korenman, & Tamir, 2019). Thus, the informational environment should be considered when accounting for the potential effect of a certain religious motivation and expression.…”

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Religion and Democratic Commitment: A Unifying Motivational Framework

Bloom

Arıkan

Vishkin

2021

Political Psychology

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There is no easy answer to the question of whether religiosity promotes or hinders commitment to democracy. Earlier research largely pointed to religiosity as a source of antidemocratic orientations. More recent empirical evidence is less conclusive, however, suggesting that the effect of religiosity on democratic commitment could be positive, negative, or null. We review the existing approaches to the study of religiosity and democratic commitment, focusing on support for the democratic system, political engagement, and political tolerance, by distinguishing accounts that examine a single dimension of religiosity from accounts that adopt a multidimensional approach. We show that multidimensional approaches, while effective in accounting for the effect of religiosity on discrete democratic norms, fall short of accounting for some of the inconsistencies in the literature and in identifying the mechanisms that may be responsible for shaping how religiosity affects endorsement of democratic norms as a whole. To fill this gap, we propose the Religious Motivations and Expressions (REME) model. Applying theories of goal constructs to religion, this model maps associations between three religious expressions (belief, social behavior, and private behavior) and the religious motivations that underly these expressions. We discuss how inconsistent associations between religiosity and elements of democratic commitment can be rendered interpretable once the motivations underlying religious expressions, as well as contextual information, are accounted for. We contend that applying goal constructs to religion is critical for understanding the nature of the religion‐democracy nexus.

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Section: The Religion‐democracy Puzzlementioning

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Religion and Democratic Commitment: A Unifying Motivational Framework

Bloom

Arıkan

Vishkin

2021

Political Psychology

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“…In essence, those who are more religious have stronger identities and are accordingly less tolerant of out-groups. However, these studies find mixed results, with some finding a connection between religiosity and intolerance or violence toward religious out-groups (Canetti et al 2010;Ben-Nun Bloom et al 2019;Karpov 2002) and others finding no connection (Eisenstein 2008). Some studies find that religiosity can have a differing impact under different circumstances.…”

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The Causes of Societal Discrimination against Religious Minorities in Christian-Majority Countries

2021

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Using the Religion and State-Minorities and WVS datasets, this study examined the impact of religiosity in Christian-majority countries on societal religious discrimination (i.e., discrimination by non-state actors) against religious minorities. We found that increased levels of religious activity and commitment in a country lead to less discrimination against Muslim and Jewish religious minorities but more discrimination against Christian minorities. We offered two explanations for this complex relationship. First, when Christian-majority nations hold high levels of religiosity, other Abrahamic religions are potential allies in the fight against secularism. Second, in religiously active Christian-majority nations, the majority religion views Christian minorities (rather than Jews and Muslims) as an unwanted competitive threat because denomination switching is more common within the same religious tradition.

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“…These religious beliefs and practices, shaped by individual circumstances and settlements, embody experiential religiosity, manifesting diverse responses, beliefs, and prayers toward encountering the divine and supernatural. (Schwartz, Ben-Nun Bloom, Solak, & Tamir, 2019).…”

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Experiential Religiosity between Pir (Patron) and Murid (Client): Access of Patron-Client Relationship to Public Organization

Firdous,

Maryam,

Kasi

2023

Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences and Management Practices

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This research delves into the symbiotic relationship between experiential religiosity and patron-client dynamics, focusing on how Murids' access to public organizations is shaped by these interactions. The study, centered in Golra Sharif, Islamabad, employs qualitative methods, utilizing face-to-face interviews with 20 respondents (17 Murids, 3 Pirs). Pirs play a pivotal role in guiding Murids on their religiosity journey, fostering physical, social, and psychological connections. In reciprocation, Murids hold Pirs in high esteem as spiritual guides, endowing them with authority and power. The patron-client relationship, viewed as a parent-like bond, proves unchallenging for followers of Pir Sahib. Findings underscore the strategic deployment of experiential religiosity and patron-client relations for mutual benefit. Shared values, ethics, religious beliefs, and social practices fortify their connection. Interestingly, a patriarchal nature is evident within the shrine system, particularly affecting female respondents, yet this dynamic is absent within the house of Pir Sahib. The research reveals that the patron-client relationship extends beyond the spiritual realm, providing tangible benefits. Murids gain access to public spheres through their connection with Pirs, while Pirs enhance their social reputation and management capabilities within the Golra Sharif system

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Religion and Anti-Immigration Sentiments in Context: Field Studies in Jerusalem

Cited by 6 publications

References 32 publications

Religion and Democratic Commitment: A Unifying Motivational Framework

Religion and Democratic Commitment: A Unifying Motivational Framework

The Causes of Societal Discrimination against Religious Minorities in Christian-Majority Countries

Experiential Religiosity between Pir (Patron) and Murid (Client): Access of Patron-Client Relationship to Public Organization

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