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Day: April 15, 2024
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Religion as Commodity in the Digital Age: Ramadan, Media, and Planetary Civilization
Ramadan reshapes Indonesian television and digital platforms, embedding Islamic values into advertisements, entertainment shows, and celebrity pilgrimages. Religion becomes more than devotion—it becomes a commodity. This article examines how faith is transformed into marketing strategies, from hijab shampoo commercials to Umrah packages, reflecting a global trend of commodified spirituality. Drawing on Charles Taylor’s A Secular…