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The central aim is to examine how religious factors contributed to national identity and narratives during Yugoslavia's disintegration.

February 26, 2026ReligionsOpen Access

Religious Factors in the Disintegration of Socialist Yugoslavia

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The central aim is to examine how religious factors contributed to national identity and narratives during Yugoslavia's disintegration.
Analyzed historical and sociological data regarding religious institutions in Yugoslavia
Investigated narratives of 'Us', 'Them', and 'Us versus Them'
Explored the impact of religion on national values and wartime justification
Identified a dual role of religion in promoting community identity and fostering exclusion
Showed that religious affiliations influenced narratives that escalated ethnic tensions
Revealed the political use of religion in legitimizing wartime violence

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This analysis investigates the role of religion in shaping national identity and conflict during Yugoslavia's breakup, suggesting deeper implications.

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Zsivity et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe3ec95ddcd3a253e7f8b https://doi.org/10.3390/rel17030283

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This analysis investigates the role of religion in shaping national identity and conflict during Yugoslavia's breakup, suggesting deeper implications.

Religious Factors in the Disintegration of Socialist Yugoslavia

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