Introduction
Tolerance towards other religions can be traced not only in developed countries but also in remote African peoples. As representatives of Asian and African cultures, Uzbekistan and the Jola people demonstrate tolerance towards other beliefs.
Tolerance Towards Other Religions
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a significant country in the Central Asian region. In recent years, cardinal changes have taken place in Uzbekistan related to the development of attitudes toward religion in the country. Islam and various other religions developed in Uzbekistan without interfering with each other. Religious tolerance among Uzbeks in a multiethnic country requires global attention. Even though the country’s dominant religion is Islam, the other 15 confessions coexist harmoniously (Hamdamovich 72).
Senegal
Senegal is a West African country widely known for its cultural customs, religious beliefs, and practices. The importance of religion in Senegalese culture cannot be overstated. Currently, 54% of the Jola are Muslim. Ninety percent of the jol in the Gambia are Muslim. Animism, which is practiced through rituals and ceremonies, was the traditional religion of the Jola. They are also free to follow their religion of choice, even if they are taught a different religion at school than at home.
Differences Between Dominant Religions
Uzbekistan
Historical evidence shows the development of religion in Uzbekistan, from shrines and cults to the emergence of Islam and the birth of other religions. During the entire existence of Islam in the country, various ancient religions have undergone significant changes. The Uzbek ethnic group in Uzbekistan is a predominantly Muslim community. Proverbs are used to transmit religious knowledge from generation to generation. Parables are introduced into religion to teach about God. For example, some proverbs try to distinguish between God and the Devil, giving God such qualities as patience and giving the devil such qualities as impatience (Lomakina 130).
Jola
The Jolas adhere to a monotheistic religion and associate their creator with various natural phenomena, including the sky, rain, and the seasons. Like the supreme being, they also believe in many lesser spirits that are more accessible to the religious community but have powers from the same source. A large number of shrines helps ensure that one path can solve any particular problem and provides broad access to religious authority.
Politics and Religion
Uzbekistan
Supporting religious pluralism and harmony, the government of Uzbekistan has always opposed religious movements that impose hostile ideologies on the people and eradicate all practices not permitted by the state. Fighting harmful religious ideologies, the government of Uzbekistan finances the creation of various educational institutions, the purpose of which is to eradicate ignorance and educate citizens.
Jola
The Jola ethnic group has not established a political scale beyond the village level. However, this does not mean they did not create a complex political structure. They were able to create a political system.
Conclusion
Most Asian countries are dominated by the Islamic religion, with most countries introducing Islamic state measures. The government of Uzbekistan tried to support religious tolerance, allowing residents freedom of religion. Representatives of different nationalities from different ethnic groups and religious rites live in Uzbekistan. The ethnic Uzbek group is the dominant Muslim community inside and outside Uzbekistan.
Today, many Jolas have embraced Islam and, to a lesser extent, Christianity. They have not completely abandoned their heritage and have not ceased to respect their traditions. Jolas are widely known for their animistic beliefs that countless spiritual beings care about human affairs and can advance or undermine human interests. In addition to the gods, the elders in the Jola religion are of great value. They act as guides between the worlds and can preserve and transmit cultural characteristics.
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