The sacralization of secularism in Turkey
Considers the political climate within Turkey, particularly that of the two, very broad camps espousing and denouncing Islam within that nation. While many might think of the major pro-Islam political party, AKP, as being very narrow-minded and anti-EU and anti-Globalist, the actuality is to the con...
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| Published in: | Radical philosophy no. 145; pp. 2 - 6 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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01-09-2007
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| Summary: | Considers the political climate within Turkey, particularly that of the two, very broad camps espousing and denouncing Islam within that nation. While many might think of the major pro-Islam political party, AKP, as being very narrow-minded and anti-EU and anti-Globalist, the actuality is to the contrary. This same group seeks EU membership and pluralist objectives. Also explored are the fearful sentimentalities of Turkish secularists who fear Islamic revival and question the motives of those who would wish to inject religion back into the political world of Turkey. One such covert motive that is feared is the use of takkiye, or the withholding of Islamic views in a given setting that later, once hegemony is established, Sharia or other plans may be implemented. The author implores the powers that be to acknowledge Islam rather than treat it as a prodigal child upon display, which has happened moreso in many institutions and events, such as sports matches, in which secularism is practically dogmatically acclaimed, thus making a dangerous martyr of Islam, while also ignoring the basic principles of true democracy and pluralism. S. Fullmer |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
| ISSN: | 0300-211X |