Religious particularism: causes and manifestations

Abstract

The article analyzes the concept of particularism and its manifestations in religious groups and adherents. The prerequisites of religious particularism were shown, as well as the process of becoming a religious person as a person who requires others to become religious. The influence of religious groups on the strengthening of religiosity, the phenomenon of grouping, the transition from general group consciousness to collective consciousness and its impact on religiosity were analyzed. Based on the findings of researchers in the field of sociology and the sociology of religion, the causes and consequences of the monopolization of truth were analyzed. The positions of groups and individuals in particularistic consciousness were analyzed individually. It is emphasized that regardless of the religion or direction that believers adhere to, it is important for them to avoid particularistic religious ideas and adhere to a pluralistic understanding of religion. Theologians describe religion as a place of goodness and peace. Functionalists also view religion as a powerful tool for social integration and argue that it is an important pillar of global culture that contributes to the creation of a truly human society. However, the way this religion is expressed by its adherents causes controversy in society. This phenomenon, in turn, paves the way for personal disagreements to escalate into group disagreements. One of the main reasons for this is religious particularism. The article shows that the only way to solve this problem is to refuse to appropriate religion, exclude others and take a tolerant position