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It is not only states that agree to work together in the there is hardly a religious movement today does not use
name of single cause. communities also engage in regional religion to oppose “profane” globalization. yet, two of them so
organizing. this “New Regionalism” varies in form. they can be “tiny called”old world religions” – Christianity and Islam - globalization
Associations that include no more than a few actors and focus on a less as an obstacle and more as an opportunity to expand their reach
single issue, or huge continental unions that address a multitude of all over the world.
common problems from territorial defense to food security.
Globalization has freed communities from the constraint
Organizations representing this “New Regionalism” likewise rely on
of the nation – state, but in process, also threatened to destroy the
the power of individuals, Non – Governmental Organizations
cultural system that bind them together.
(NGO’s), and association to link up with one another in pursuit of a
particular goal.
Religion seek to take the place of these broken “traditional
ties” to either help communities cope with their new situation or
LESSON 6 : THE GLOBALIZATION OF REGION
organize them to oppose this major tranformation of their lives. it
Religion, much more than culture, has the most difficult relationship can provide the groups moral codes that answer problem ranging
with globalism. from people’s health to social conflict to even personal happiness.
- the two are entirely contrasting belief systems. Religion is religion is thus not the aggressive force that stops pr slows
concerned with the sacred, while globalism places value down globalization; it is a pro active force that gives communities a
on material wealth. new and powerful basis of identity.
- religion follows divine commandments, while globalism
abides by human – made laws.
- religions assumes that there is the possibility of
communication between the humans and the
transcendent.
- this link between the human and the divine confers some
social power on the later
- “God”, allah, or Yahweh defines and judges human action
in moral terms
- Globalism”s yardstick, is how much of human action can
lead to the highest material satisfaction and subsequent
wisdom that this new status produces.
- Religious people are less concerned with wealth and all
that comes along with it.