THE NEO-ORIENTALIST RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR: SPEСIFICS OF DOCTRINAL CONCEPTS AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICES

Abstract

The article examines the features of the doctrinal concepts and praxeological sphere of the modern segment of neo-Orientalist religious movements in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The ideological principles on the basis of which the concept of "war" is understood are determined, as well as the attitude and positioning towards military realities on the part followers of neo-orientalist movements are formed. Research attention is also focused on the study of various forms of cult activity as a manifestation of neo-orientalist religious practices, which are directly or indirectly related to military actions. Considering that new religious movements in general and neo-orientalist movements in particular are distinguished by their variegation and diversity, the coverage of doctrinal positions and cult activity of new religious movements of orientalist orientation is carried out through the prism of classification, which is based on the genealogical principle of confessional origins. In accordance with the peculiarities of their distribution in the territory of Ukraine, neo-Hindu and neo-Buddhist religious institutions are distinguished. The article outlines certain religious practices that influence the change in lifestyle and the transformation of worldview among believers of neo-orientalist religious movements in the context of military threats, life situations of uncertainty and danger.