Symbolic Interactions in Popular Religion According to Dimensions of Religiosity: A Qualitative Study

The purpose of this paper was to interpret the usage symbols in popular religion based on contemporary symbolic interactionism using reference framework community. strength chosen interactionist approach is primarily research role different dimensions religious understanding meaning qualitative and method in-depth semi-structured interviews were employed research, which responded main goal meanings participants attach interactions. A deliberate sample used for selection forms celebrating days Our Lady Vrpolje, Sinj, Karavaj as well Guardians Christ’s grave Vodice, Croatia. According results, religion, transmitted through visible signs, places believers a position physical contact with supernatural world within environment. To achieve this, displays need sacred images, words, sounds, movements, smells. Believers seek establish simple, intimate, direct relationship deity possible. respondents’ answers confirm that experiential dimension religiosity lived personal level precedes social dimension. For participants, community has character terms creating strong bonds between members society or group, especially feast day.