Jurnal Penelitian Keislaman
Vol. 21 No. 1 (2025): Contemporary Islamic Studies

Political of Religion in Digital Era: Analysis of Jean Baudrillard’s Thoughts

Rifki, Lalu Rifki Rahman (Unknown)



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Publish Date
14 Jul 2025

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technology has profoundly reshaped the socio-political landscape, including the domain of religion. This article examines the phenomenon of religious politicization in the digital age through the lens of Jean Baudrillard's theories, particularly simulacra and hyperreality. Employing a descriptive-analytical approach, the study explores how digital media serve not only as communication channels but also as mechanisms for producing and manipulating religious meanings for political purposes. These religious simulacra construct a hyperreal environment in which public perceptions of religion are shaped by artificial representations, often exploited by political actors to gain influence and legitimacy. The article concludes that religious politicization in the digital era constitutes a form of simulation with significant implications for how religion is interpreted and experienced in contemporary society.

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jpk

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Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

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JPK: Jurnal Penelitian Keislaman (p-ISSN 2580-9652, e-ISSN 1829-6491) adalah jurnal ilmiah peer-review dan open access yang dikelola dan diterbitkan Pusat Penelitian dan Publikasi Ilmuah Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN ) Mataram. Jurnal ini terbit secara berkala dua kali setahun, yakni pada bulan Juni ...