ISBN:
9789004461178
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (197 pages)
Series Statement:
International Studies in Sociology and Social Anthropology Ser.
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Abstract:
Old Religion, New Spirituality: Implications of Secularisation and Individualisation in Estonia, edited by Riho Altnurme, discusses the link between the secularity of Estonia and the image of individualised religiosity in this country today.
Abstract:
Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Tables and Maps -- Notes on Contributors -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 The History of the Marginalisation of Christianity in Estonia (1857-2017) -- 1 Christianity as Self-evident (1857-1918) -- 2 The Struggle for Morality (1918-1940) -- 3 From Norm to Alternative (1940-1991) -- 4 Christianity: Keeper of Cultural Memory and Vicarious Religion (1991-2017) -- 5 Conclusion -- Chapter 3 The Lutheran Church in Estonian Society: The Impact of Secularisation and Religious Change -- 1 The Beginning of Independence -- 2 Towards a Closer Cooperation -- 3 Under Hitler and Stalin -- 4 Rise, Fall, and New Rise in Church Popularity -- 5 Religious Change and the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church -- 6 Perspectives for the Future -- 7 Conclusion -- Chapter 4 The Orthodox Church in Estonia: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives in the Context of the 2011 Population and Housing Census -- Chapter 5 Secular Society, Secular State: Egalitarian Legislation on Religion? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Some Historical Background for the State and Religion Relations in Estonia -- 3 Legislating Religion in a Secular Society -- 4 The Legal Framework for Religious Freedom -- 5 Churches and Congregations Act -- 6 Additional Legislation on Religion -- 7 Discussion -- 8 Conclusion -- Chapter 6 The Influence of the European Union's Liberal Secularist Policy on Religion upon Religious Authority in Estonia Since 2004 -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Religious Authority -- 3 The Politics of Religion of the European Union -- 4 Eurosecularism in the Post-Soviet Context -- 5 Civic Nationalism vs. Ethno-religious Cultural Nationalism -- 6 The Liberalisation of Legal Norms Regulating Sexuality -- 7 Conclusion: What Can Be Generalised?.
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