Studies on Interfaith Relations: Latest Input for Authority Management Review (AMR) in Malaysia
Autor: | Mahmood Zuhdi Abdul Majid, Ahmad F. Yousif, Sharifah Hayaati Syed Ismail al-Qudsy, Marina Munira Abdul Mutalib, Osman Chuah Abdullah |
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Rok vydání: | 2016 |
Předmět: |
business.industry
media_common.quotation_subject 05 social sciences Religious studies Religious freedom Religious conflict Public relations 0506 political science Faith Promotion (rank) State (polity) Content analysis Law Freedom of religion 0502 economics and business 050602 political science & public administration Research studies Sociology business 050203 business & management media_common |
Zdroj: | Journal of Religious & Theological Information. 15:47-59 |
ISSN: | 1528-6924 1047-7845 |
Popis: | Malaysia is a multi-religious society with 28.3 million people. The country had succeeded in managing religious diversity for almost fifty-seven years. This includes the promotion of interfaith relationships granted under the right to religious freedom, which is protected by the State. There are, however, emerging interfaith challenges, including conversion from one faith to another and reversion back to the original faith, these types of challenges appearing especially in the early millennium. This article reviews the ten latest research studies on interfaith issues in Malaysia and identifies useful themes for authority in exercising management review. Using the content analysis method, this study found that there are several important managerial aspects to be taken into serious consideration, including setting clear parameters for freedom of religion in Malaysia, clear procedures for managing religious conflict, managing faith with respect, and effectively promoting media advocacy. The findings ... |
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