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Abstract/Sommario: The leading question adressed by the author is wheter there are any notable differences between religiosity performed either within cults or within Churches (as ideal types of religious organizations). To find an answer the author compares the religious practices (and their influence on everyday life of believers) of Slovene adherents of the Hare Krishna movement and Catholics. He presents the results of the systematic case study research into the Hare Krishna movement in Slovenia, and ...; [Leggi tutto...]
Abstract/Sommario: Islam asks the faithful to help the poor. Outlining the ideal type of this religious charity, known as the zakat, the A. analyses these alms as gifts. After identifying those who contribute and those who are eligible, he moves on to the beneficial effects of this solidarity. To asses the social mechanisms by which the community of faith is being built, the author refers throughout the article to the writings of Mauss, Sahlins and Bourdieu as regards gifts giving and reciprocity. This a ...; [Leggi tutto...]