Religions, new religious movements and sects. The contemporary religious situation in the Bulgarian internet space Cover Image

Религии, нови религиозни движения и секти. Съвременната религиозна ситуация в българското интернет пространство
Religions, new religious movements and sects. The contemporary religious situation in the Bulgarian internet space

Author(s): Martin Kirilov
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Communication studies, Theology and Religion, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Факултет по журналистика и масова комуникация, Софийски университет „Св. Кл. Охридски”
Keywords: religion; community; religious websites; religious movements; media and religion

Summary/Abstract: Today, there are more than 190 different denominations officially registered in Bulgaria, but in addition to their web pages, you can find hundreds of other religious sites in Bulgarian. What is the difference between religion, religious movement, sect and occultism, occult and esoteric movements and how can individual organizations be recognized and selected? This material will attempt to find these and other answers, as well as a to make a brief analysis of the contemporary religious situation in the Bulgarian Internet space.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 229-252
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Bulgarian