THE THREAT OF MISSIONARY ACTIVITY AND PROSELYTISM IN RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL PROCESSES

Abstract

This article provides an in-depth scientific analysis of the threat posed by missionary activity and proselytism within religious and social processes. As a result of globalization, the rapid development of information and communication technologies, and intensified intercultural integration, missionary activities have begun to manifest in new forms, posing serious challenges to religious and spiritual stability. The essence and methods of missionary activity and proselytism, as well as their negative impact on social identity, spiritual values, religious tolerance, and national development, are comprehensively examined. In addition, the article analyzes legal, educational, information security, and civil society–based mechanisms for countering these threats. Using the example of Uzbekistan, the study highlights measures implemented to ensure religious tolerance, interfaith harmony, and the stability of national values. The article substantiates the necessity of strengthening spiritual immunity against missionary activity and proselytism in order to preserve social stability.