Patriotic Education by Muslim and Russian Orthodox Religious Organisations of the Orenburg Region
In: Islam v sovremennom mire: recenziruemyj naučnyj žurnal = Islam in the modern world : peer-reviewed academic journal, Band 18, Heft 2, S. 103-116
ISSN: 2618-7221
The relevance of the topic is due to the growing globalization, openness of modern society, mobility and migration of the population from one cultural environment to another, which lead to their closer interaction, to the rejection of the former self-sufficient, closed, isolated social systems. In these conditions, interreligious dialogue offers ways for better mutual understanding of believers of different faiths, search for common values, points of intersection, building on their basis respectful, constructive relations to solve joint tasks in a new, constantly changing world while maintaining the inviolability of their dogmas and ritual practices. The article talks about the interreligious interaction of Islamic and Russian Orthodox clergy when working with religious servicemen in military units located on the territory of the Orenburg region, provides practical examples of activities and joint activities among conscripts, the younger generation to foster patriotism, mutual understanding, mutual assistance, strengthening morale, fraternal relations, which are so necessary both at home and in battle.