Religious Practices of Conflict Resolution in a Secularized Society of the 21st Century: Anachronism or Actual Traditions?

Authors

  • Ilshat A. Mukhametzaripov Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, 20, ul. Baumana, Kazan, 420111, Russian Federation; Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, 18, ul. Kremlevskaya, Kazan, 420008, Russian Federation https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2708-5369
  • Vadim E. Kozlov Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, 18, ul. Kremlevskaya, Kazan, 420008, Russian Federation https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7152-152X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21638/spbu17.2024.407

Abstract

The practices of resolving conflict situations in religious associations are based on dogmatics and the unique historical experience of the formation of religious communities. Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism have developed principles and norms for negotiation, mediation, arbitration and adjudication in the event of interpersonal, intra-group and intergroup conflicts between co-believers. Each tradition emphasizes different forms of dispute resolution: judging in Judaism, conciliation and mediation in Christianity, mediation and arbitration in Islam, and Buddhism, but they are all united by the desire for peaceful settlement, justice and non-violence. However, due to historical characteristics, ancient traditions do not always coincide with the requirements of modern society. The principles of equality of the parties, adversarial process, transparency, confidentiality and independency of mediators and judges are understood differently because of the supremacy of sacred institutions and the interests of the religious community. In this connection, forms of revival and integration of religious traditions of conflict resolution within a secularized society become relevant, including the increasing interest in “social values” by political elites in a number of countries (Great Britain, France, Russia). The interest of states, on the one hand, is social cohesion and respect for the law, and, on the other hand, the noticeable activization of religious communities which can complement the regulatory functions of the state, including eliminating contradictions between religious and secular norms, preventing violations of laws, discrimination and religious radicalism.

Keywords:

religion, secularism, digital society, conflict resolution, negotiation, arbitration, adjudication

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Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Mukhametzaripov, I. A., & Kozlov, V. E. (2024). Religious Practices of Conflict Resolution in a Secularized Society of the 21st Century: Anachronism or Actual Traditions?. Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. Philosophy and Conflict Studies, 40(4), 651–662. https://doi.org/10.21638/spbu17.2024.407