Bibliography: BIB39109

Key	BIB39109
Reference type	Electronic Article
Title	Decolonized Religions as Social Forces Within Space Settlements
Periodical title	Space Policy
Author	Capper, Daniel
Year	2023
Epub date	November 2023
Abstract	Several good studies have probed the social dynamics of space settlements, including crucial religious dimensions. Religion, after all, may play stabilizing or destabilizing roles within groups, thus affecting settlement viability and productivity. Unlike other studies, though, this article explores religiosity from a decolonized perspective which, instead of spotlighting the export of religions from Earth, engages the potential spiritual creativity of settlers from settler points of view, including ostensibly nonreligious ones. Using Mars as an example location, these settler points of view involve establishing recognizable traditional religions, albeit in their more ecumenical forms; creating a place for cosmopolitan spiritualities like Baha'i; experimenting with new forms of styles like religious naturalism; and, poignantly, developing homegrown Martian nature religiosity. This analysis aids comprehension of some of the contours and dynamics of religions in space settlements and hence understanding of settlement viability, operation, and flourishing.
Notes	Bahá'í Faith: pp. 2, 3, 4-5, 8.
Language	English
Keywords	RELIGION; MARS; SPACE; SETTLEMENT
File attachments	internal-pdf://2079331336/Capper - DecolonizedReligions.pdf
Document number	101596