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Political Rhetoric, Armed Violence and Threats to Democracy: An Analysis of Stochastic Terrorism Within the Media Ecosystem Tatik Tatik; Rifqi Rifqi; Dinata Firmamansyah; Rosidin Rosidin; Sumarta Sumarta
Lentera Demokrasi: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Politik, Hukum, Ekonomi dan Pemerintahan Vol. 1 No. 4 (2025)
Publisher : Penerbit Hellow Pustaka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61166/ld.v1i4.36

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This research is motivated by the rise of political violence fueled by the convergence of inflammatory political rhetoric and firearm accessibility. In the digital era, political communication has shifted from policy persuasion to an instrument of dehumanization that threatens the stability of deliberative democracy. This study aims to analyze how socio-psychological mechanisms and media ecosystems contribute to the phenomenon of contemporary political violence. The research method employed is a qualitative approach with library research. Secondary data were gathered from reputable scientific literature, policy reports, and relevant textbooks. Qualitative content analysis was conducted by integrating cognitive-neoassociation theory, totalism theory, and deliberative democracy theory to map the causality between mass communication patterns and the probability of violence. The results indicate that extreme political rhetoric creates a "siege mentality" that dehumanizes political opponents as existential threats. This phenomenon is validated as stochastic terrorism, where social media algorithms act as incubators for radicalization that trigger lone-wolf violent actions. The availability of firearms further exacerbates the situation by providing physical capability to ideologically radicalized individuals. In conclusion, the threat to democracy today is systemic, originating from the erosion of communication norms at the elite level to the manipulation of information in the digital sphere. Effective mitigation requires the construction of political "cooling structures," media algorithm regulation, and the restoration of discursive ethics to return human dignity to the political arena.
The Concept of Religion: Its Essence, Functions, and Role in Human Life Anisa Nuraeni; Bintang Outra Cakti; Nurjaya Nurjaya; Hudallah Hudallah; Rosidin Rosidin
Lentera Pendidikan: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Keguruan Islam Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61166/lpki.v1i2.10

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This study aims to examine the concept of religion, focusing on its essence, functions, and integral role in human life since prehistoric times. Religion has been an inseparable part of civilization, significantly influencing both individuals and societies. Utilizing a qualitative approach, this study analyzes diverse religious perspectives and their implications for individual formation and social dynamics. Data were collected through a comprehensive literature review across various academic disciplines. The main findings reveal that religion plays a vital role in providing spiritual guidance, instilling moral values, and fostering social cohesion. It also serves as a crucial framework for individuals to understand the meaning of life and the purpose of existence. The implications of this research are relevant; the discussion highlights how religious beliefs significantly shape personal identity, influence ethical behavior, and regulate communal interactions. A deep understanding of the functions and roles of religion can contribute to constructive interfaith dialogue, promote tolerance, and harness the positive potential of religion to address contemporary social challenges. The originality of this research lies in its holistic and integrated analysis of the concept of religion. This study comprehensively integrates the essential and functional dimensions, as well as the role of religion in human life, providing a new framework for understanding the relevance and dynamics of religion in modern society.