중국특색사회주의 종교이론의 고찰

Abstract

The theory of religion of socialism with Chinese characteristics can be seen as the ultimate work of the Chinese-type religious theory. This theory unites the historical experience on the religion management of the country therefore is the criterion for figuring out the current and the future of the China’s religion. The contemplation on this topic is as follows. Firstly, the formation of the theory of religion of socialism with Chinese characteristics has been examined in an historical perspective. This theory is in line with the political selection of the communist party for settlement of the urgent problems, by which the Chinese society is facing. In turn, the features of the contents have been contemplated. As a result, the feature has been found to be the combination of heterogenous elements. That is to say, the theory of religion of socialism with Chinese characteristics are featured with combinations of the realities of the Marxism and Chinese religions, principles of religion, historical and cultural foundations of China, assurance and control. Further, the critical discussions on the religion of socialism with Chinese characteristics have been examined. For this, the discourse on the legal incompleteness has been figured out. Then, the argument that the revised version of Regulation on Religious Affairs, which is the legislative expression of this has the unconstitutional power, has been examined. In addition, the criticisms on the conspiracy of the communist government for reinforcement of leadership as well as the department selfishness have been mentioned. Further, there are strong criticisms on the enforcement of the independence policy, which is for complete blockage of the external influences on religion. Moreover, there are criticisms on the clauses for requesting execution of the core value of the socialism. This means that religions must not be forced for secularization. Furthermore, there are many criticisms on the dual and triple restrictions on the religious activities in the field of education. The reason is that such action violates the freedom for religion a lot as well as the education act. Through this contemplation, we can figure out the fact that the Chinese political parties and the government are operating the national Church for the goal of the country, which is the rich China. That is to say, even the non-secular competence of the religion must be integrated into such national Church.