https://journals.phil.muni.cz/sacra <p><br /><strong>The peer-reviewed student journal Sacra</strong> publishes academic texts in the field of studies of religions and serves as a platform for students and aspiring researchers to publish the outputs of their research projects and theses, as well as to share contacts and practical information about the field. The journal has been published since 2003 in two issues per year in cooperation with the Department for the Study of Religion at the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno.</p> <p>The main aim of the journal is to provide a platform for the publication of studies, essays, polemics, interviews, reviews and reports of students of the master, doctoral and undergraduate studies of religion and related fields.</p> <p><strong>ISSN: 1214-5351 (print)</strong></p> <p><strong>ISSN: 2336-4483 (online)</strong></p> <hr /> <h1>Current Call for Papers</h1> <p>Send Your text to the new Sacra volume 2/2025 till <strong>15. 04</strong><strong>. 2025</strong> to <strong>casopissacra@gmail.com</strong>.</p> <p>For more info visit the section<strong> <a href="https://journals.phil.muni.cz/sacra/authors">For authors</a></strong>.</p> <p><img src="https://journals.phil.muni.cz/public/site/images/hendrychova/sacra-callforpapers.png" alt="" width="350" height="495" /></p> <hr /> <h1>Latest issue</h1> Department for the Study of Religions FF MU cs-CZ Sacra 1214-5351 https://journals.phil.muni.cz/sacra/article/view/39998 Aleš Hodes Copyright © 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 22 2 5 6 https://journals.phil.muni.cz/sacra/article/view/39999 The study analyses conspiratorial statements of Slovak politicians about George Soros. The author methodologically applies Zygmunt Bauman's concept of the so-called "conceptual Jew" to the statements of Slovak politicians about George Soros. In the study, the author analyses the statements of politicians from the parties SMER – SSD, ĽSNS, Republika, Slovenské Hnutie Obrody, and of former presidential candidate Štefan Harabin. The author does not neglect the aspect of humor and caricature. The author then puts the statements of Slovak politicians about George Soros into the broader historical context of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Dominik Popluhár Copyright © 2025 Sacra 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 22 2 7 26 https://journals.phil.muni.cz/sacra/article/view/40000 "Hex the Patriarchy" examines the interplay between feminist witchcraft and social media. Given the rising visibility of feminist witchcraft on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, the paper delves into the historical evolution of feminist witchcraft from the second wave feminism to the present fourth wave, which is marked by its online mode of resistance. Through social media, contemporary feminist witches draw upon and reframe historical feminist struggles, adapting witchcraft's symbols of resistance and empowerment to suit a global, intersectional feminist discourse. By analyzing digital platforms, the paper illustrates how these contemporary witches navigate, transform, and commodify witchcraft, creating both spaces of community and personal branding. The study ultimately positions digital feminist witchcraft as a complex and evolving force within the broader feminist movement, using the online world to foster solidarity while contending with commercialization and visibility. Julia Verbeek Copyright © 2025 Sacra 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 22 2 27 42 https://journals.phil.muni.cz/sacra/article/view/40001 This article explores René Girard's anthropological perspective on religion, extending its application beyond conventional religious spheres to encompass broader societal phenomena. Girard's theory illuminates how mimetic processes influence cultural norms and institutions, particularly in the formation of religious practices and societal structures. At the core of Girard's framework lies the notion of the scapegoat mechanism, whereby communal tensions are alleviated through the scapegoating of a sacrificial victim, temporarily restoring social harmony. This article not only examines Girard's viewpoint but also critically engages with poststructuralist and substantive approaches to religion in religious studies. It will also contend how Girard's mimetic theory provides a valuable lens for analyzing the intricate dynamics of religion and societal order as it offers significant insights into the nexus of sacred beliefs, violence, and cultural narratives in contemporary contexts, underscoring the profound impact of religion on human behavior and social cohesion. Emilio Moreno Villanueva Copyright © 2025 Sacra 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 22 2 43 55 https://journals.phil.muni.cz/sacra/article/view/40002 Julia Verbeek Copyright © 2025 Sacra 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 22 2 56 74 https://journals.phil.muni.cz/sacra/article/view/40003 Petra Houserová Tomáš Kunert Terezie Spáčilová Martin Lang David Zbíral Tomáš Glomb Copyright © 2025 Sacra 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 22 2 75 89 https://journals.phil.muni.cz/sacra/article/view/40004 Tomáš Kunert Barbora Kormaňáková Copyright © 2025 Sacra 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 22 2 90 93 https://journals.phil.muni.cz/sacra/article/view/40005 Matouš Mokrý Aleš Hodes Copyright © 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 22 2 94 99