Abstract

The article examines the role of religion in society through the prism of modern approaches, as well as analyzes the problem of religious radicalization, which remains relevant for many countries of the world, including Kazakhstan. The transformation of the religious factor is studied from the point of view of the concept of "deculturation", "virtual ummah" (Olivier Roy), the connection of religion with phobias through the concept of "liquid fear" (Sigmund Bauman), the search for spiritual values in a world dominated by material values and man–made factors, is considered within the framework of the concept of "immanent the Frame" (Charles Taylor).

The research focuses on the possibility of transforming methods of combating religious radicalization from strict control and supervision to nonviolent strategies. In this context, the examples of Indonesia and Malaysia are considered as socially and economically developed, secular countries with a predominantly Muslim population in comparison with the Kazakh experience.

An understanding of the current religious situation in Kazakhstan and an analysis of preventive practices suggest suggestions for further improvement in this area based on the development of nonviolent practices.

Keywords: religious situation, Islam, society, transformation, foreign experience, Kazakhstan.