ETNOLINGUAL
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): ETNOLINGUAL

INDONESIAN CASE STUDIES OF BLASPHEMY DISCOURSE ANALYSIS: ISLAM, CHRISTIANITY, HINDUISM

Wijaya, Ayudhia (Unknown)
Rizal, Cesar (Unknown)
Andika, Jeffri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study aims to discern patterns of blasphemy directed towards Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, drawing from content sourced from YouTube videos. The focal points of interest in this investigation are individuals who have garnered public attention through their acts of blasphemy: Muhammad Kece (MK), Yahya Waloni (YW), and Desak Made Darmawati (DMD). Employing a qualitative approach, the researchers transcribed and coded the datasets according to established coding regulations. Forensic linguistics techniques were integrated to analyze both written and oral evidence, enhancing the depth of understanding of the data.Furthermore, the study incorporates van Leeuwen's approach to unveil the linguistic patterns inherent in blasphemous speech. The findings reveal that the subjects primarily utilized strategies of individualization and objectification in their representation of social actors. Blasphemy was predominantly employed by the subjects to articulate their discontent with their former religious affiliations, while simultaneously extolling the virtues of their current beliefs. Notably, they frequently resorted to comparative analyses of religious characteristics, including symbols, conceptions of God, and religious practices, to convey their blasphemous sentiments. This study sheds light on the complex dynamics of religious discourse and highlights the role of language in perpetuating religious intolerance. By examining instances of blasphemy across multiple religions, it underscores the need for greater understanding and respect among diverse religious communities. Moreover, the findings underscore the significance of forensic linguistics in unraveling the intricacies of blasphemous discourse, offering valuable insights for addressing and mitigating instances of religiously motivated hate speech.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ETNO

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Etnolingual is a journal that is focused on highlighting the links between language and culture of all societies in the world. Without limiting the topic of study in terms of culture only, other linguistic studies such as; First, Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Acquisition, Language ...