The Implementation of Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 2 of 2023 Regarding Marriages Between Adherents of Different Indigenous Beliefs in Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-164-7_86How to use a DOI?

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Indigenous Beliefs; Marriage; Register; Religion

Abstract

Marriages between adherents of different indigenous beliefs have become a contentious issue in Indonesia. This is primarily because the identity of these believers, as recorded on their National Identity Cards, is ambiguously labeled as “Belief in the One Almighty God,” without distinguishing between the various indigenous beliefs. It's noteworthy that Indonesia recognizes a diverse range of indigenous beliefs, each with its unique marital customs. The legal validity of civil registration for marriages between different indigenous belief adherents is questionable. The introduction of the Supreme Court Circular Letter No. 2 of 2023, addressing the registration of marriages between individuals of different religions and beliefs, warrants a deeper examination. This study employs a normative juridical method, utilizing secondary data and adopting both a statute and conceptual approach. Fundamentally, while the state prohibits interfaith marriages, marriages between different indigenous belief adherents are still legitimized. This is due to the lack of differentiation between one indigenous belief and another. Consequently, the enforcement of the Supreme Court Circular Letter No. 2 of 2023 cannot be applied to marriages between adherents of different indigenous beliefs.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Sulistyandari
AU  - Anggitariani Rayi Larasati Siswanta
AU  - Nur Wachid
AU  - Mukhsinun
AU  - Pasca Puja Estriyana
AU  - Diar Kusuma Dewi
AU  - Eli Ardalya
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/21
TI  - The Implementation of Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 2 of 2023 Regarding Marriages Between Adherents of Different Indigenous Beliefs in Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Law, Governance, and Social Justice (ICoLGaS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 928
EP  - 938
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-164-7_86
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