Religion

Religion and faith have always played major roles in forming social identities. Shared beliefs but also participating in shared rituals and customs help individuals see themselves as connected to others and as part of a larger whole. Religion and faith are also important in creating “others,” or groups considered outside and separate from a culture, which can be of particular importance with multiple cultures are present within a single state.

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Georgian Churches as Seen by American Students Abroad

For more than seventeen centuries, sacred architecture has stood at the heart of Georgian culture, shaping the country’s landscape, history, and sense of identity. Visiting holy sites in Georgia is an excellent and imperative way to truly understand Georgia’s identity, history, and sense of faith. Georgian churches are typically compact, stone-built structures crowned with conical […]

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