Addressing Jeremy Menchik's Godly Nationalism
This article critically analyses Jeremy Menchik’s concept of godly nationalism, which portrays violence against minority groups such as the Ahmadiyya community as a form of “productive intolerance” that strengthens national religious bonds. The author reviews episodes of persecution and shows that these acts are not spontaneous but emerge from a symbiotic relationship between the state and dominant religious organisations.
Drawing on José Casanova’s theory of secularism, the piece contends that Menchik’s framing could not clarify the degree of secularism rejection. Also obscures local realities. By labelling coercion as productive, policymakers mask the absence of a secular discourse capable of protecting minority rights.
For the full discussion, see “Violence Against Ahmadiyya as Productive Intolerance: Addressing Jeremy Menchik’s Godly Nationalism” (2023).DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30983/fuaduna.v7i2.8011.