Causes and consequences of religious extremism and fundamentalism

It is known that the state of Uzbekistan has clearly and firmly defined its attitude to religion from the first days of independence. The attitude of the state to religion was defined on the basis of clear principles: "A person cannot live without faith", "Secularism is not secularism". This principle has found its legal expression in the Constitution of our General Assembly and the Law "On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organizations". Today, 2,238 religious organizations belonging to 16 religious denominations are operating in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Of these, 2,064 are Islamic, 157 are Christian, 8 are Jewish, 6 are Baha'i communities, and one each is a Krishna Consciousness Society and a Buddhist temple. In addition to these, the interdenominational Bible society is also active. Religious organizations, regardless of their denomination, have the same right to operate. The safe and free operation of these religious organizations is a practical expression of the prevailing religious tolerance in our country.