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Copyright Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Minas Gera, Programa de Posgraduacao em Ciencias da Religiao Jan-Mar 2016

Abstract

This article aims to contribute with a reflection about religious pluralism and religious freedom in Lusofonia. Reviving pieces of history since the 15th century to the current post-colonial Portuguese society, the Lusofonia is analyzed in two complementary perspectives: That of the colonizing people and that of the colonized nations. Evangelization, colonization and Lusofonia are, and always will be, inseparable. In addition to linguistic uniformity, Lusofonia gave its distinctiveness in acculturation, miscegenation, plasticity, and Christianization policy. Using the census data in the 90's, 2000's, and 2010's, with a documentary approach, it is established a general overview of religious affiliation in Lusofonia. Moving from a faith of obligation to a faith of conviction, the Lusofonia is nowadays characterized by a pluralist position in religious matters. The current situation of religious freedom is analyzed from the AIS report and the GRI (Government restriction index) and SHI (social hostilities involving religion) indexes. From multiculturalism to acculturation, the plasticity, eclecticism, and religious syncretism acted as moderators towards the imposition of a new believe. The article ends by appealing to the inclusion of religious freedom in the political agenda, in order to defending human rights and peace in the world.

Details

Title
Pluralismo religioso na Lusofonia: uma questão de liberdade/Religious pluralism in Lusophone: a question of freedom
Author
Mónico, Lisete S Mendes
Pages
144-172
Section
Temática Livre - Artigo Original
Publication year
2016
Publication date
Jan-Mar 2016
Publisher
Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Minas Gera, Programa de Posgraduacao em Ciencias da Religiao
ISSN
16799615
e-ISSN
21755841
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Portuguese
ProQuest document ID
1785503093
Copyright
Copyright Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Minas Gera, Programa de Posgraduacao em Ciencias da Religiao Jan-Mar 2016