Prognostic analysis of the religious situation in modern Kazakhstan from the perspective of the coexistence of traditional religion and religious minorities

Abstract

The article presents an analysis of the historical interaction of ethnic groups on the territory of Kazakhstan, considers issues of intercultural dialogue, and identifies characteristic trends in the changing modern religious situation of the republic. The authors offer some criteria approaches to the consideration and analysis of nontraditional religions or religious minorities, distinguishing between loyal and destructive non-traditional religious associations. According to the authors, the data presented leads to the understanding of the need for more active prevention and modernization of information propaganda among the population at risk, prevention and diversion of young people from destructive ideas, including their involvement in socio-economic and political processes. Analysis of changes in the religious situation and accompanying political and social events allowed the authors to express an opinion about the reasons for contradictions in the regulation of new religious organizations, the emergence of negative attitudes in society towards non-traditional religious associations, and critical assessment of their activities. At the same time, the authors focus attention on the need to reveal and use the positive possibilities of religion, based on the deep connection between traditional cultures and religious values, and intercultural dialogue.