Religious Pluralism in The Central Highland of Vietnam Nowadays
Keywords:
Pluralism, Religious, Beliefs, Changes, PreservationAbstract
Vietnam is a country where many beliefs and religions exist. The simultaneous existence of various beliefs- religions in a community is quite common. The fast and vigorous development of religions in recent time has directly influenced the tribal traditional beliefs, making gradual elimination of tribal traditions. This article focuses on the study of changes in religions in Central Highland from the viewpoint of religious pluralism, and points out the relationship between religions and tribal beliefs in the central highland provinces nowadays. Finally the article raises the issue of preserving and developing tribal traditional beliefs in Central Highland.
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