THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN SOCIAL PROTECTION ISSUES IN THE MODERN WORLD (BASED ON WORLD RELIGIONS)
Keywords:
social protection, strategy of action, social sphere, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism.Abstract
This article is devoted to the role of world religions in addressing social protection issues in the modern world. It examines the concept of social protection and analyzes the role of major world religions—Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism—in this field, as well as their impact on society. The article explores the theoretical approaches of sociologists such as Émile Durkheim and Max Weber, and highlights the significance of religion in the contemporary global context. The research employs historical-comparative, sociological, and anthropological methods. The article reveals the role of religion in promoting social justice and solidarity and outlines future research directions.
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