Ritual-based religious dissemination in Taiwan

The connection between the religious and non-religious

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ID2319232
AuthorsWei-Hsian Chi (0000-0002-3931-2728, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume71
Issue2
Pages251-271
Publication date2024-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Compass (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0037-7686 • E-ISSN: 1461-7404
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/00377686241261292
OpenAlexW4399917639
LanguageEN
References cited19

This article delves into the evolution of Taiwanese popular religion amid the backdrop of social modernization. The emphasis on orthopraxy in Taiwanese popular religion offers a unique perspective on how religion adapts to modernization. It argues that the significance attributed to rituals in Taiwanese religions not only underscores a long-standing tradition but also serves as a fundamental aspect of popular religion. The materiality of rituals establishes heterogenous connections between the religious and non-religious, enabling popular religion to thrive and evolve in contemporary society. The study focuses on the ritual practice of 'incense-offering pilgrimages' by a local lay group, highlighting how the public visibility of deities is rooted in ritual observance rather than faith alone. Through detailed case studies, this article underscores the multifaceted 'diversion connections' between religious and non-religious domains

Connection (principal bundle · Ethnology · Negotiation · Political science · Religious diversity · Religious identity · Religious organization · Social science · Sociology · Law · Mathematics · Philippine History and Culture · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Religious studies · Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices

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