Orthodoxie voor beginners. Orthodox-christelijke jongeren in de moderne samenleving

Abstract

In this article we have examined how modern individualisation has been of influence to the attitudes and values of young christian-orthodox people in the Netherlands. On the basis of interviews with twenty of them we have found that although their religious views can be characterized as orthodox, they have a more individualistic attitude towards authorities, parents as well as religious leaders. As far as religious beliefs and moral practices are concerned, they make their own choices. Other peoples behaviour, that is contrary to religious norms, such as divorce, women wearing trousers, or homosexuality, is not rejected in absolute and denouncing words. We therefore conclude that the way they accept religious beliefs has become more personal than traditional.