Trends in the development of the religious situation in post-secular society in Kazakhstan over the years of independence

Abstract

Religion is considered as a source of human values in any society. Humanity would have neither history nor culture without religion. After the collapse of Soviet power, the law on religious beliefs and religious associations in independent Kazakhstan gave freedom to religious activity, promotion of religious teachings, distribution of religious literature, and worship. Thus, the years of independence of Kazakhstan are characterized not only by the creation of a civil society and a market economy, but also by the passage of a religious breakthrough. Kazakhstan become a home to representatives of many nationalities and different religious confessions. Today, the current religious situation in multi-religious Kazakhstan is multiconfessional, complex and progressive. The state policy of Kazakhstan in the field of interreligious relations is aimed at developing of interreligious dialogue, strengthening tolerance and compliance with the requirements of the law in the religious sphere. Kazakhstan has all the conditions for further strengthening of interreligious harmony and stability. Maintaining interethnic and interreligious harmony, security, and stability of international relations is one of the main directions of Kazakhstan's future development. Traditional religions, such as Islam and Christianity play a significant role in the formation of the spiritual values of Kazakhstani society. It should be noted that religions have a very important humanistic peacekeeping approach and have a positive impact on the life of society in Kazakhstan. The development of relations between traditional religions within the framework of a constructive dialogue contributes to interreligious and interethnic harmony in Kazakhstani society. It is a noteworthy factor in its stability and security as well.

Key words: Kazakhstan, independence, law, post-secular society, religious situation