INTOLERÂNCIA RELIGIOSA E VIOLÊNCIA, FRENTE ÀS PRÁTICAS RELIGIOSAS NO BRASIL, NO SÉCULO XXI

Abstract

The present study takes an approach of scientific analysis of the relation between religion and violence in Brazil, considering as religious intolerance several behaviors aggressive to the manifestation of faith of the Other. Tolerance and intolerance are studied in the conception of science. The general objective investigates the characteristics of religious intolerance through socio-cultural formation. The specific objectives seek to measure the importance of cultural identity in the religious conception; To approach the historical events of the Portuguese, Indian and African religious traditions, showing their religious influences in the violent practices against the Other, in the present time; Interpret the Brazilian religious syncretism; To focus on the practice of religious intolerance tending to develop violence. It is observed that religious violence has been marked in all cultures, presenting expiatory victims, extremists of fundamentalists, among others. Intolerance, prejudice and discrimination can be pointed out in many expressions and actions of people or groups who say they are based on dogmas. Persecutions, demonization of rituals and other are seen as signs of intolerance. Religious intolerance has repercussions in different social and religious segments, being revealed in the events that promote it. Overcoming intolerance is a sign that there is the promotion of tolerance. Religious faith is free, protected by laws. Diversities and social, cultural and religious divergences are examples of democracy and freedom of expression in the country.