Abstract
This research project focused on a qualitative exploration that analyzes the theoretical and practical differences between religious, liturgical, and social concepts during Holy Week in rural municipalities and major cities in Colombia. The research identified how guilt, suffering, exchange, and even selfishness intertwine, creating complex interactions amid the sacredness of religious acts. First, in rural areas, rituals maintain a deeply rooted approach to tradition, where guilt and suffering are understood as forms of purification and, at times, as forms of offering and exchange. In contrast, in cities, there is an approach to faith in which obtaining the “best blessings” is reflected through offerings that can be abstract and symbolic, sometimes even dreamlike. This study delves into how these contrasts reflect not only a geographical difference but also a distinction in the ways of living and understanding the sacred in Colombia, providing a critical perspective on the transformations that religious rituals undergo depending on the social and cultural environment.
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
HOLY WEEK, COLOMBIA, RELIGIOUES RITUALS, GUILT, SUFFERING, EXCHANGE, SELFISHNESS, LITURGY
