Transformations of the Religious Life in the Aspect of Faith in Vietnam from 1990 to Present

Abstract

In this paper, the author firstly examines the
general situation of religious faith since the Renewal of
religious policies of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the
State of Vietnam from 1990 to the present. This section
indicates the increase or decrease of those who identify
themselves belonged to a religion. Next, the article analyzes
religious faith through some specific religious cases. Through
sociological data, it shows the general situation that whether
religions with a strong institution or not they have been
influenced by socio-economic changes, especially the
secularization. And the attachment of believers to different
religious beliefs in religious organizations. Finally, the
article addresses some current trends of changing religious
faith through dimensions such as religious subjects and the
object of worship; the process of conversion as well as
changes in diversity, integration, and pragmatism in the faith
of the subjects themselves.