THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF CAODAISM IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN VIETNAM TODAY

Abstract

Social transformation and innovation occur in any country or territory, entailing transformations of social phenomena and entities, including religious facts in general and Caodaist ones in particular in Vietnam. These changes are considered the adaptation and flexible response of social phenomena to the context of social changes and development that aim to build up a better future. Since appearing in the Southern region of Vietnam to the present day and undergoing through many different historical periods, Caodaism has experienced many changes within itself to adapt to societal life. To spread its faith over the country and overseas, Caodaism has exhibited its flexibility and innovation in its religious and social activities to contribute to the overall development of Vietnamese society.