妈祖信仰略论

A discussion of Mazu godliness

妈祖信仰在海峡两岸及世界华人间维系着相互认同的神缘关系,作为民间宗教现象,妈祖信仰归属俗信的范畴,它不仅对宗教民俗学等学科的研究具有理论意义,同时在实践的层面上具有和平统一、卫国守土、世界和谐、繁荣发展的启示作用。

Mazu godliness remains the close link between the mainland Chinese people and the overseas Chinese.As a folk religious phenomenon,Mazu godliness belongs to local belief which not only has theoretical significance for the research of religion and folk-custom but also has practical influence on peace and unity,China's security,world harmoniousness,development and prosperity.