Urbanism and the "Death of Religion": Strategies of Religious Manifestation in Modern Society

Some scholars have argued that as modern society becomes increasingly complex through processes of urbanisation and technological advancement there will be greater deviation from traditional forms of social cohesion. Generally speaking, the rise of secular lifestyles is linked to this modern phenome...

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Published inJournal for the study of religion Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 43 - 56
Main Author Kumar, P. Pratap
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Association for the Study of Religion in Southern Africa 01.01.2007
Subjects
Buddhism
Christianity
Festivals
Hindus
Judaism
Religious festivals
Religious practices
Religious rituals
Spiritual belief systems
Temples
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Summary:Some scholars have argued that as modern society becomes increasingly complex through processes of urbanisation and technological advancement there will be greater deviation from traditional forms of social cohesion. Generally speaking, the rise of secular lifestyles is linked to this modern phenomenon; that is, the notion that traditional belief systems and religious institutions will, inevitably, become less relevant. This paper presents a counter-argument to this thesis by drawing on two case studies from the Hindu community in Natal, South Africa and analyses the way in which religious values are transmitted from one generation to the other within the Hindu Diaspora.
ISSN:1011-7601
2413-3027