THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGION ON THE MORAL AND LEGAL CONSCIOUSNESS OF YOUTH
Keywords:
Religion; Youth; Moral Values; Legal Consciousness; Ethics; Globalization; Civic Responsibility; Uzbekistan.Abstract
This article explores the influence of religion on the moral and legal consciousness of youth in the context of globalization. The study examines how religious teachings shape ethical reasoning, legal awareness, and civic responsibility among young people in Uzbekistan. Using a mixed-method approach that combines surveys, interviews, and observation, the research demonstrates that religious knowledge and faith contribute to the development of honesty, empathy, justice, and respect for the rule of law. The findings show that youth with stronger religious engagement are more likely to act ethically, obey laws voluntarily, and participate actively in social life. The article concludes that integrating moral and spiritual education with civic and legal training is essential for forming a generation of ethically conscious, law-abiding citizens in modern society.
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13. Conference Participant Application Form
14. Full Name: Raykhona Odilova Ortiqali qizi
15. Academic Degree and Title: None
16. Specialization: Student of History faculty
17. Place of Study and Position: 1st-year student, Fergana State University
18. Title of the Article: The influence of religion on the moral values of youth
19. Section Name: Philosophy and Religious Studies Section in the Development of Social Sciences
