중국특색사회주의 종교이론은 중국식 종교이론의 결정판으로서 중국의 종교에 대한 정치 적 이론과 실천의 총합이다. 그것은 현재와 미래에 있어서 중국의 종교와 문화가 어떤 모습 을 지니게 될지를 가늠하는 기준이 된다. 본고는 이러한 중국적 종교이론의 형성과정과 핵심 내용 및 비판적 논의에 대해 고찰하고 있다. 내용은 다음과 같다. 먼저 중국특색사회주의 종 교이론의 형성에 대한 역사적 고찰을 행하였다. 다음으로 그 내용적 특징에 대한 고찰을 통 해 그것이 상호 이질적인 요소들, 즉 마르크스주의 종교관과 중국종교의 현실, 종교의 원리와 중국의 역사문화적 토양, 나아가 보장과 통제, 자유와 구속이 결합하고 있음을 밝혔다. 다음 으로 중국특색사회주의 종교이론에 대한 비판적 논의들을 살펴보았다. 이와 관련하여 법률적 미비성 비판, 종교법 제정의 필요성 주장, 수정본 종교사무조례 비판, 정상적 종교행위를 종교극단주의로 해석하는 정부시선의 부당성에 대한 항의, 정상적 종교활동에 대한 비법적 강제조치에 대한 비판, 종교사무국의 부처이기주의의 위험성에 대한 지적, 종교 세속화 요구 의 부당성 비판, 교육현장에서 행해지는 이중삼중의 종교탄압 등에 대해 살펴보았다.

The theory of religion of socialism with Chinese characteristics can be seen as the ultimate work of the Chinese-type religious theory. This theory unites the historical experience on the religion management of the country therefore is the criterion for figuring out the current and the future of the China’s religion. The contemplation on this topic is as follows. Firstly, the formation of the theory of religion of socialism with Chinese characteristics has been examined in an historical perspective. This theory is in line with the political selection of the communist party for settlement of the urgent problems, by which the Chinese society is facing. In turn, the features of the contents have been contemplated. As a result, the feature has been found to be the combination of heterogenous elements. That is to say, the theory of religion of socialism with Chinese characteristics are featured with combinations of the realities of the Marxism and Chinese religions, principles of religion, historical and cultural foundations of China, assurance and control. Further, the critical discussions on the religion of socialism with Chinese characteristics have been examined. For this, the discourse on the legal incompleteness has been figured out. Then, the argument that the revised version of Regulation on Religious Affairs, which is the legislative expression of this has the unconstitutional power, has been examined. In addition, the criticisms on the conspiracy of the communist government for reinforcement of leadership as well as the department selfishness have been mentioned. Further, there are strong criticisms on the enforcement of the independence policy, which is for complete blockage of the external influences on religion. Moreover, there are criticisms on the clauses for requesting execution of the core value of the socialism. This means that religions must not be forced for secularization. Furthermore, there are many criticisms on the dual and triple restrictions on the religious activities in the field of education. The reason is that such action violates the freedom for religion a lot as well as the education act. Through this contemplation, we can figure out the fact that the Chinese political parties and the government are operating the national Church for the goal of the country, which is the rich China. That is to say, even the non-secular competence of the religion must be integrated into such national Church.

1. 서론
 2. 중국특색사회주의 종교이론의 형성
 3. 중국특색사회주의 종교이론의 핵심 내용
 4. 중국특색사회주의 종교이론에 대한 비판
 5. 결 론

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