SACRIFICE: RELIGIOUS-FRAMED VIOLENCE?: Analysis of Rene Girard's Scapegoat Theory based on Islamic Religious Perspectives
About this ebook
It is very difficult to talk about the relationship between religion and violence. It is difficult in the sense of finding common ground agreed upon by some parties who disagree on this. Phenomenological studies that have been very hard show the relationship between the two is not spared from the reduction process that is criticized by many parties. Instead of seeing that violence is linked to many socio-economic-cultural contexts, phenomenological studies immediately ultimately see religion—its meaning, articulation and implementation—as the main factors that trigger violence. The Scapegoat Theory is one of them.
René Girard goes so far as to say that not only does violence seem real and violent because of religion, but even rituals in religion do not escape violence, in this case it is a rite of sacrifice. Therefore, it is not surprising that then what happens to modern society due to the looseness of religious values that are in fact made to reduce and channel this violent desire. His excesses then because violence is not channeled through the realm of neutralization, he then appears in the social realm in the form of acts of violence that are no longer sacred, even considered evil.
This book will explore Girard's interpretation of the sacrificial rite, as well as outline how Islam views Qurbani worship. With this we hope that there will be a balance of information about the worship of Sacrifice itself.
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About the author
I had been previously worked as internal auditor ISO 9001:2008 at SMA Muhamma- diyah 1 Gresik. Make sure the quality management working as the standard, give valuation and problem-solving recommen- dation, also identify the fundamental problem in a process management is a daily
task of a quality auditor.
Have been developed media consultant service since 2013, I changed over my profession to became mass media development consultant on educational institutions (from elementary to university level). My job is to do media management accompa- niment to media editor also give continual guidance. Ensure the whole processes of journalistic and media management go in a good manner so as the media could published in consort with time target and the message objective.
I also worked on several projects of companies’ visual communication design (logo, branding, printed and online media/ website, and mass communication. My position requires me to make a design visual identity guideline, not only on a conceptual level but also up until the implementation. Periodically, I assist clients in communicating messages through mass media (deve- loping a media message concept and its implementation: publishing in mainstream media).
My current main job activity beside as a JPIP researcher is as an editor and publisher in intendent publishing agency. Doing the language edit and content adjustment to scientific journals, magazines, and popular books. Besides that, I worked as an interviewee in many literacy workshops, media, and social media. I developed various guided writing techniques so that the trainees could produce their work systematically.
On the sidelines of my routine work, I still find the time to write books, especially on the topic of literacy (writing). Among the books circulating in the market are "Wujudkan Tulisanmu Menjadi Buku" (Esensi Erlangga publisher), "Jurnalistik Asyik" (Esensi Erlangga publisher), and "Practical Guide to Publishing School Magazines" (Caremedia publisher).
Education and Training: Bachelor of Islamic Theology, Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya (2004-2009), Master of Sociology, Muhammadiyah University of Malang (2010-2012), Doctor of Sociology, Muhammadiyah University of Malang (2019- on process).
