Explaining Religious Revival in the Context of Long-Term Secularization

Secularization theory has often been criticized for not being able to explain counterexamples. However, secularization theorists argue that transitory religious resurgences are expected occur even in modernizing conditions. The aim of this article is identify mechanisms can the temporary upswing religion against backdrop long-term modernization. We classify under five broad headings: crisis, reaction, transition, state intervention, and composition. Historical examples provided illustrate these mechanisms. mutually exclusive be understood within framework rational action.