The Role of Religious Democracy in Strengthening the Discourse of Resistance in the Age of Globalization

The aim of this article is to examine the role of religious democracy in strengthening the discourse of resistance in the age of globalization, drawing upon the discourse analysis theory of Laclau and Mouffe. Religious democracy, as a political and social system within Islamic societies, serves as an effective strategy for reinforcing collective will and creating the necessary conditions for the realization of fundamental human rights and the defense of cultural independence. This form of governance provides a foundation for the reinforcement of religious identity and cultural values, while also contributing to the promotion of social justice and human rights from a religious perspective. The findings of the study indicate that the discourse of religious democracy can lend legitimacy to the discourse of resistance and strengthen national and religious identity in the face of processes of othering. By emphasizing the cultural and religious values of society, religious democracy can foster active public participation in political and social processes, enhance collective identity, and promote resistance against Western cultural domination and the hegemonic influence of global arrogance. The equivalence and convergence between the two discourses of religious democracy and resistance create grounds for social solidarity, cohesion, religious identity, social justice, human rights, and political participation—demonstrating the strengthening role of religious democracy in sustaining and expanding the discourse of resistance.