PHILOSOPHICAL DISCOURSE OF RELIGIOUS IDENTITY

Abstract

The article presents a comprehensive study of the structural and functional interdependence of such phenomena as existentialism, spirituality, and morality in the context of the formation of religious consciousness. The authors examine in detail the key elements of human spiritual and religious activity, focusing on their inextricable connection, which determines the process of the formation of religious identity. Particular importance is attached to the historical development of moral consciousness, which since its emergence has demonstrated the syncretic interweaving of spirituality as a belief in moral ideals and morality as a canonized expression of the norms of human behavior. It is noted that faith is a fundamental element that transforms human existence into a spiritual life, giving it a deep meaning. It is proven that morality and spirituality are complementary components that form the basis of religious behavior and significantly influence the development of religious identity. It is emphasized that existentialism, spirituality and morality are closely interconnected, determining the nature of the religious worldview and influencing the formation of personal values. The article pays special attention to the role of individual experience, cultural context and modern social changes in the formation of moral and spiritual orientations. A new approach to understanding religious identity is proposed, which considers it as the result of the dynamic interaction of philosophical, anthropological and psychological factors. The results of the study are of great importance for philosophers, theologians, psychologists and sociologists who study religion and its impact on society. In addition, they can become the basis for the development of spiritual and moral education programs aimed at the formation of a harmonious personality. The role of religious identity in the formation of a personality striving to achieve harmony between spiritual and moral principles is separately analyzed. It is shown that it is thanks to religious beliefs that a person is able to overcome existential crises, find the meaning of life and ensure internal stability. Religious identity is considered as a phenomenon that combines individual aspirations for self-realization with collective values and moral norms of society. The conclusions of the study determine the prospects for further study of the role of spirituality and morality in the formation of ethical models of behavior, and also emphasize that faith and religious practices create a unique space in which human life acquires a deep spiritual meaning. The results of the article may be useful for further scientific research in the fields of philosophy, theology, psychology and social sciences, as well as for practical application in the field of education and upbringing.