Book Review: Peter van der Veer (ed.): Handbook of Religion and the Asian City: Aspiration and Urbanization in the Twenty-First Century

Westendorp, Mariske

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“…This religious geography of minor religion exists alongside, and is intertwined with, the stable sanctioned urban religiosity made up of official religious buildings, authorized processions, and the ritual services of religious experts. It differs from the politics of religious accommodation in multireligious cities (Becci et al, 2013;van der Veer, 2015), even as it is entangled with its processes and mimics its styles.…”

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“…More recently, attention has turned to irregular infrastructures manufactured by poor people (Ballestero, 2019;Björkman, 2015;Schnitzler, 2016), and more broadly to the material entanglements that create in/formal cities (Farías & Bender, 2010). The spiritual animation of urban terrains comes into view when we move beyond the association of urbanity with modernity and rationality (van der Veer, 2013(van der Veer, , 2015. Across the globe, sacred sites arise spontaneously in reaction to accidents, to commemorate dramatic losses (Goddard, 1913;Monger, 1997;Richardson, 2005), or in efforts to seek spiritual protection or rid people's lives of evil influences.…”

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“…163-165). Religion provides moral grounding in alien spaces and leads to accommodation between different religions (Livezey, 2000;van der Veer, 2015). Like those global cities, Bhopal is buzzing with a vibrant religious life, even if, compared with such hubs as Mumbai, Singapore, Shanghai, New York, or London, Bhopal feels decidedly regional and attracts mostly domestic migrants.…”

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“…After the demise of the secularism thesis, when it became clear that religion continues to flourish within the hubs of modernity (van der Veer, 2015), scholars have paid close attention to emerging and changing religious topographies, often in global mega-cities. Studies detail the symbolic value of important religious buildings and public performances, the competition of religious groups for space and recognition, and the struggles of congregations to obtain permission to establish a religious center or perform a religious procession (Becci et al, 2013;van der Veer, 2013). If, on one hand, urban living in dense multicultural neighborhoods animates religious innovation (Becci et al, 2013;Hancock & Srinivas, 2018;Orsi, 1999;Waghorne, 2004), on the other hand, cities are shaped by a whole spectrum of religiously inspired politics of visibility (Burchardt & Westendorp, 2018, pp.…”

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Making Informal Sacred Geographies: Spiritual Presence, Sensual Engagement, and Wayside Shrines in Urban India

Rao

2022

Space and Culture

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Inspired by recent debates in material religion, and using the example of the central Indian city of Bhopal, this article characterizes an informal Hindu religious geography that flourishes in the interstices of India’s planned urbanity. The small wayside shrines that dot Indian cities usually arise spontaneously, created by believers who discern divine manifestations and begin to worship these. Traces of ritual activities animate others to follow suit and express their devotion, thus reinforcing the sites’ sacredness. The daily repetition of myriad minor ritual gestures maintains a dynamic religious geography, which in a recursive mode ties together devotees in an anonymous ritual community, whose members share a visual language and are inclined to take seriously the desire of deities to live among humans. With a focus on minor religion, and by concentrating on the social life of a cosmos of informal shrines, the text highlights a less-studied dimension of urban religion. It draws attention to the cumulative effect of lived practices and human–material entanglements, and complements discussions that frequently engage with omnipresent politics of formalization as well as competition of communities for attention and recognition in multireligious spaces.

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Rao

2022

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“…Religious inclusivism entails advocating for principles of equality, mutual comprehension, and harmony among different religions within a society. In this approach, all individuals adhering to various faiths are acknowledged for their rights and dignity, devoid of any bias rooted in religious beliefs or practices (De Vries, 2017). The significance of dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect among religious followers is underscored by this inclusive approach, which aims to foster harmony and peace within society.…”

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Theological Pluralism: Exploring Religious Expressions within The Baha'i Community in Kubu Raya

Hidayat,

Sulaiman

2023

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This research illustrates the vulnerability experienced by contemporary society in practicing religious beliefs, necessitating the emergence of Theological Pluralism as a new innovation to provide space for minority communities such as the Baha'i to express their religious beliefs. The objective of this study is to elucidate the expressions and responses of the community towards the Baha'i community in Kubu Raya, viewed through the lens of Theological Pluralism. The research employs a qualitative approach rooted in sociology, incorporating literature review and field research. Data collection methods include observation, previous research, and relevant data pertaining to this study. This study indicate that the Baha'i community expresses its beliefs through social interactions viewed from the perspective of Theological Pluralism, ultimately fostering attitudes of tolerance, inclusivity, and appreciation for diversity within pluralistic societies. The community's response to the Baha'i varies, with some exhibiting positive acceptance and others displaying negative rejection. Factors influencing these responses involve limitations in religious knowledge and the socio-political dynamics impacting religious domains.

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Religion als Urbanität: Ein anderer Blick auf Stadtreligion

Rüpke

2019

Zeitschrift Für Religionswissenschaft

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Zusammenfassung Religion in der Großstadt ist ein brennendes Thema, nicht nur für die Forschung. Der Blick auf die Stadt als Hort der Säkularisierung ist durch neue Formen religiöser Präsenz, Debatten um Religion als kulturelles Erbe, durch blutige Pogrome und Erfahrungen der „fundamentalistischen Stadt” erschüttert worden. Der Blick auf Religion und Stadt in der Antike durch die Linse von Numa Fustel de Coulange kann einen unerwarteten Beitrag zur gegenwärtige Debatte liefern: nämlich dann, wenn man einen verengten Blick auf Polisreligion als Staatsreligion überwindet. Der Aufsatz will die These plausibilisieren, dass religiöse Praktiken und Vorstellungen wichtig für die Stabilisierung und weitere Verbreitung von Städten in der Antike waren und sich Religion und Urbanität als zwei Seiten einer Medaille entwickelt haben. In diesem Sinne wird eine Weiterentwicklung des Begriffs „urban religion” als „urbanisierte Religion“ vorgeschlagen.

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Book Review: Peter van der Veer (ed.): Handbook of Religion and the Asian City: Aspiration and Urbanization in the Twenty-First Century

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Making Informal Sacred Geographies: Spiritual Presence, Sensual Engagement, and Wayside Shrines in Urban India

Making Informal Sacred Geographies: Spiritual Presence, Sensual Engagement, and Wayside Shrines in Urban India

Theological Pluralism: Exploring Religious Expressions within The Baha'i Community in Kubu Raya

Religion als Urbanität: Ein anderer Blick auf Stadtreligion

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