Religious Worlding: Christianity and the New Production of Space in the Philippines

Cornelio, Jayeel

doi:10.1007/978-981-10-2969-1_8

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“…That the relationship is ambivalent has been called into question given the interface between religion and politics and also the rise of ideologies and collectives that lobby for religiously inspired forms of nationalism (Van der Veer, 1994;Van der Veer and Lehmann, 1999). Religion affords individuals, communities, and movements the language to assert not just their rightful place, but also their imaginings of space and nation as a whole (Cornelio, 2015;2017;Van der Veer, 2015).…”

Section: Religion and Nationalismmentioning

confidence: 99%

The nationalisation of religion: Youth and Soka Gakkai in Singapore

Cornelio

2018

Social Compass

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The nationalisation of religion is introduced in this article as the condition in which the secular interests and values of the state are articulated and enacted by religious organisations or individuals participating in public life. It has two attributes: (1) performances are shrouded in a nationalistic character that renders the religious significantly invisible and as a result; (2) the prevailing political order proceeds unquestioned. To make its case, the article draws from the experiences of the youth of Soka who perform in public events such as the National Day Parade and Chingay in Singapore. These performances are some of the ways in which Soka presents itself as a cultural organisation working for peace and progress in Singapore. For them, it is about sending a message that individual and collective struggles can be overcome and that in spite of their differences, people can come together. RésuméLa nationalisation de la religion est introduite dans cet article comme la condition dans laquelle les intérêts et les valeurs laïques de l'État sont articulés et promulgués par des organisations religieuses ou des individus participant à la vie publique. Elle a deux intérêts: (1) Ces performances sont enveloppées dans un caractère nationaliste qui rend CompassCornelio: The nationalisation of religion in Singapore research-article2018 Article Cornelio: The nationalisation of religion in Singapore 115 les religieux sensiblement invisibles et, par conséquent ; (2) L'ordre politique régnant se poursuit incontestablement. Pour faire valoir son point de vue, l'article s'inspire des expériences de la jeunesse de Soka qui, à Singapour, se produit dans des manifestations publiques telles que la Parade Nationale et Chingay. Ces performances constituent une des manières à travers lesquelles Soka se présente en tant qu'organisation culturelle oeuvrant pour la paix et le progrès à Singapour. À travers elle, il s'agit d'envoyer le message que les luttes individuelles et collectives peuvent être surmontées et que malgré leurs différences, les gens peuvent s'unir.

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Section: Religion and Nationalismmentioning

confidence: 99%