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This analysis aims to uncover how Muslim responses to blasphemy integrate both religious and secular perspectives, challenging established binaries.

May 9, 2026ReligionsOpen Access

Mutual Embeddedness of the Religious and the Secular in Muslim Responses to Blasphemy

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This analysis aims to uncover how Muslim responses to blasphemy integrate both religious and secular perspectives, challenging established binaries.
Analyzed news coverage from three conservative newspapers (Sabah, Yeni Şafak, and Yeni Akit)
Examined user commentary on platform X
Investigated public reactions to blasphemy incidents in Türkiye during 2022 and 2024.
Responses centered on themes of piety, identity, and collective honor, intricately woven with secular reflections.
Findings indicate that reactions can simultaneously defend faith and serve as political tools for identity assertion.
Demonstrated complexities in balancing religious protection with the need for freedom of expression.

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This article explores Muslim reactions to blasphemy controversies in Türkiye, highlighting complex dynamics of identity and freedom of expression.

Nesrin ÜNLÜ (2026) studied this question.

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This article explores Muslim reactions to blasphemy controversies in Türkiye, highlighting complex dynamics of identity and freedom of expression.