Critical-Progressive Muslims: On Islamic hermeneutics, Gender and Interreligious Dialogue

The Fragility of Trust in Democracy-Insights from Y.N Harari's book Nexus Adis Duderija ( with help fo Chat GTP) "In a well-functioning democracy, citizens trust the results of elections, the decisions of courts, the reports of media outlets, and the findings of scientific disciplines because citizens believe these institutions are committed to the truth. Once people think that power is the only reality, they lose trust in all these institutions, democracy collapses, and the strongmen can seize total power." Y N.Harari. Nexus When it comes to the viability of a democracy, trust serves as the fundamental thread that holds the fabric together. When citizens believe in the integrity and reliability of elections, the judiciary, media, and scientific research, they empower the democratic process, fostering a society where diverse voices contribute to a shared vision for the future. However, as historian Yuval Noah Harari warns in his new book Nexus ( refer to quote above) , on

  The Cycle of Supremacy and Opperssion and How to Overcome it     Adis Duderija  In the annals of human history, the struggle against oppression has often taken center stage. From medieval forms of imperialism to (neo)- colonialism, various movements have arisen, championing the rights of the marginalized and the disenfranchised. However, a disconcerting pattern emerges when we observe that those who vehemently oppose one form of imperialistic or supremacist ideology often seek to supplant it with another. This paradox raises significant moral questions about the nature of resistance and the ethics of power dynamics. Are we merely trading one form of domination for another? Or is there a deeper understanding of justice and equity at play?     Imperialism, in its various forms, has historically been characterized by domination whether through military force, economic exploitation, or cultural hegemony. It often involves a powerful entity asserting control over a more vulner