Religion and nationalism: The Greek-Turkish and Ethio-Somali conflicts
The intention of this paper is twofold. On one hand, it discusses the great potential of nationalism as an ideology, on the other hand it addresses the role that religion plays in the functioning of nationalism. The author argues that nationalism treats religion in various ways depending upon its us...
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| Language: | English |
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The Hague
Institute of Social Studies
1995
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| In: | Year: 1995 |
| Series/Journal: | Working Paper Series
No. 196 |
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Greece
B Religious conflict B Research report B Nationalism B Turkey B Ideology B Religion B Somalia B Regional conflict B Ethiopia |
| Summary: | The intention of this paper is twofold. On one hand, it discusses the great potential of nationalism as an ideology, on the other hand it addresses the role that religion plays in the functioning of nationalism. The author argues that nationalism treats religion in various ways depending upon its usefulness to the nationalist project. In cases in which existing religious ideologies appear to be counter to the goals of the nationalist project, nationalism appears to neutralize if not combat religion's influence. In other cases, nationalism uses religion to its own ends to consolidate political uniformity within a given state, and perhaps also to expand its influence, if not its geographical borders. The borderline between Islam and Christianity is the focal point of the paper. In this context, the relationship between nationalism and religion in the particular contexts of the Greek-Turkish and the Ethio-Somali conflicts are investigated. (DÜI-Hff) |
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