Актуальні питання суспільних наук та історії медицини (Jun 2015)
МІЖКОНФЕСІЙНИЙ ДІАЛОГ ЯК ФАКТОР СТАБІЛЬНОСТІ ТА ТОЛЕРИЗАЦІЇ СУСПІЛЬНИХ ВІДНОСИН / Interfaith dialogue as a factor of stability and tolerance public relations
Abstract
Докаш Виталий, Потапова Лидия. Межконфессиональный диалог как фактор стабильности и толеризации общественных отношений В статье определяется общественный характер религии как механизма социальной динамики и общественного интегратора. Обращается внимание на консолидирующую роль межрелигиозного диалога как фактора формирования толерантных отношений, обеспечения целостности и единства украинского общества. Ключевые слова: религия, социальные функции религии, межрелигиозный диалог, толерантность, ценности, идеалы. Dokash Vitaly, Potapova Lidija. INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AS A FACTOR OF STABILITY AND TOLERANCE PUBLIC RELATIONS In this article the social character of religion as a mechanism of social dynamics and social integrator is defined. The attention is paid to the consolidating role of interreligious dialogue as a factor in the formation of tolerant relations, in the providing of the integrity and unity of Ukrainian society. Religion as a social institution can perform both constructive (consolidating and integrative) functions. It can be a mechanism for the consolidation of society as also destructive (disintegration) item of social life, creating a cross-cultural, inter-ethnic and interconfessional contradictions and conflicts. Depending on the guaranty freedom of conscience in our society, is realised the feasibility of its spiritual potential for religious needs and beliefs of the population. It is formed the tolerant religious relations in space of Ukrainian social stability. That is why this problem needs special attention, constant monitoring and research. Therefore it is necessary to analyze religion as a social phenomenon and the mechanisms for implementing its positive function. Investigation of the function of interfaith dialogue in tolerant relations and the realization of the common social projects actualizes that any religion can acts as a factor of social dynamic idea supported by M. Veber. The importance of integrative ecumenical tendencies of the modern world is not possible without peace among different religions that’s why among different peoples. It is possible as a result of dialogue between them. Unfortunately, confessional engagement claims to absolute truth and the possibility of salvation only in a separate religion, lack of tolerance in relations, creates conflict in a religious space, and therefore raises public destabilization. This negative trend has no global implementation and is temporary as the social ordering in our society must be placed. Religion as a social institution through its social functions actively involved in restructuring processes and creating a positive psychological climate in the country thanks to its educational activities and different models of social service. Social stability in society is possible only when society is in dialogue, of the society, the state and the church, religious stability in the environment, and therefore the Church and religious community, it is advisable to involve actively the various forms of interactive communication. Social stability in society is possible only when society is in dialogue within its the society, the state and the church together with.
