Religious Security as an Object of National Scientific Discourse

Background. Religious security is an important aspect of national security, which is becoming the object of research by domestic scholarsin various fields: religious scholars, philosophers, political scientists, historians, lawyers and specialists in the field of public administration. The article focuses on how religious factors influence political, social and cultural processes, as well as the stability and harmony of society.Methods. The following methods were used to prepare the article: content analysis allowed us to study scientific publications and media materials, identifying key topics and trends in religious security research. Analysis examines individual aspects of a phenomenon, such as social or political, and synthesis combines these data into a holistic picture. The comparative method allowed us to compare the approaches of different scholars and specialists. The combination of these methods contributes to a deeper understanding and informed conclusions.Results. The study has shown that religious security is a multifaceted phenomenon that has a significant impact on the formation of national policy, social stability and interreligious dialogue. Different approaches to understanding and analyzing the phenomenon of religious security are shown, and key threats and challenges related to religious freedom and possible conflicts are identified.Conclusions. The article emphasizes the importance of religious security as a component of national security, analyzes different approaches to understanding this issue by representatives of different fields of science. It is recommended to develop strategies to strengthen harmony between religious communities, prevent conflicts and ensure the protection of citizens' rights in the religious context. It is indicated that an interdisciplinary approach is effective for the study of religious security, since it takes into account various aspects and approaches to solving problems, especially in the current difficult situation. The author draws generalized conclusions about the essence of religious security – a state of security of a person seeking to gain religious experience, as well as the preservation and development of those religious communities that contribute to the spiritual growth and formation of a person. It is also the stable functioning and effective development of human interaction with religion, with religious organizations and with the state.