Online hate speeches as threats to peace and deteriorations of unity and harmony intra-religion in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (Eotc)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22110709 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Geremew Teresa (0000-0002-3424-6602, Haramaya University), Geremew Chala (Haramaya University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cogent Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2331-1886 • E-ISSN: 2331-1886 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23311886.2024.2359631 |
| OpenAlex | W4399516641 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 34 |
This study examined how online hate discourses following the attempts of regional parish administration in Oromia and Tigray regions have deteriorated peace, unity and harmony among Tewahedo Church (EOTC) Christians. The growth of hate speech, which is connected to religious undertones and also contributed to racial and political differences has tamped down the new digital platform. To examine users’ comments gathered from the Facebook pages and YouTube channels of EOTC TV, Oromia and Nations Nationality Synod (ONNS) and Omega TV, the study used a qualitative conceptual content analysis research design. Using the social media analysis, it was discovered that there is a substantial occurrence of hate speech on social media that poses a threat to peace and degrades unity and harmony within the EOTC. Hatred tendencies going towards and going against the three organisations’ social media networks were identified. Neutral comments were also dealt with as they were important in strengthening unity and harmony within the church. Most of the hate speeches were amplifying existing disagreements and divisions within the EOTC. The results of the study indicate that different factions or groups used some social media platforms to spread their narratives, demonise opposing viewpoints, and further polarise the community. The religious fathers need to address the concerns about the schism and its potential consequences on the EOTC’s reputation, followers, and religious practices to minimise the spread of hate speech
Political science · Sociology · African history and culture analysis · Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection · Philosophy · Political Conflict and Governance · Religious studies
The Harm in Hate Speech
Hate speech review in the context of online social networks
Social Factors Affecting Religious Institutions in the Maintenance of Peace and Harmony in East Hararghe Zone
Role of social media in Ethiopias recent political transition
Ethiopia’s Hate Speech Predicament
Social media hate speech in the walk of Ethiopian political reform
Social media, protest, & outrage communication in Ethiopia
The Religious Sector Building Peace
Racism, Hate Speech, and Social Media
Rethinking Public Theology in Ethiopia
Religion as a peace tool
Conflict Resolution, Culture, and Religion
Political and Ideological Legacy of Ethiopia's Contested Nation-Building
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |