Religion and Politics in Post-Communist Romania (Religion and Global Politics)

Religion and Politics in Post-Communist Romania (Religion and Global Politics)

By Lavinia Stan

Book Description

This scholarly exploration examines the intricate relationship between the Romanian Orthodox Church and political power through one of Europe's most dramatic transformations. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand experience, the authors trace how religious institutions navigated the treacherous waters from Communist rule through Romania's integration into the European Union.

The book reveals how ultranationalist sentiment and Orthodox Church support became intertwined under Communist leadership, creating complex legacies that continue to shape contemporary Romania. Readers will discover how church-state relationships evolved from the oppressive Ceausescu era into the democratic present, where some Orthodox leaders view pluralism and European integration as fundamental threats to traditional values.

Through careful analysis of diverse themes including religious education, electoral politics, and ecclesiastical perspectives on social issues, this work illuminates the ongoing tension between democratic ideals and religious authority. The authors examine the Orthodox Church's resistance to European Union membership and assess the challenges facing an institution compromised by its collaboration with former despotic regimes.

Written with analytical rigor and comparative insight, this study offers readers a window into how religious claims and state responses determine the extent of political and social freedom in modern Romania. The book provides essential understanding for anyone seeking to comprehend the complex interplay between faith, nationalism, and democratic transformation in post-Communist Europe, revealing how spiritual institutions both resist and adapt to profound social change.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)

📄 Length: 288 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Biserica Ortodoxă Română
  • ✓ Explore Romania, politics and government
  • ✓ Explore Doctrines
  • ✓ Explore Orthodox Eastern Church
  • ✓ Explore Politics and government
  • ✓ Explore Doctrinal Theology
  • ✓ Explore Church and state
  • ✓ Explore Church and state, europe

Topics Covered

Biserica Ortodoxă Română Romania, politics and government Doctrines Orthodox Eastern Church Politics and government Doctrinal Theology Church and state Church and state, europe History Religion

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