Understanding Social Aspects of Religion and its Relevance to the Relationship Between Religion and State

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10.2991/978-2-38476-174-6_32How to use a DOI?

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social aspect; religion; religion and state; freedom of religion

Abstract

Religion is believed to have given birth to many essential things in society. Religion cannot be separated from the theme of morality and society, both its function and essence. One of the important functions of religion in the life of society is related to its role in integrating social systems. One of them is about the relationship between religion and other social institutions, like state. This study uses qualitative methode with descriptive approach. Data obtained by literature review from books and other materials on the sociology of religion and the relationship between religion and state topics. The data were analyzed qualitatively with an explanative descriptive model. The result of this study is that the perfection of religion is determined by the existence of its social aspects. It is the social aspect that guarantees a high concern for human affairs. The more complete the teachings and social aspects of a religion, the higher its potential to serve the rights of humanity. The strength of the social aspect of religion is determined by several indicators, such as morality, collectivity, openness, solidarity, and humanity. The social aspect of religion has an important position for religion itself as well as for institutions other than itself, such as the state and other social institutions. The social aspect of religion marks the character of inclusiveness in itself and for its adherents. The social aspect of religion has an important contribution in building a harmonious, balanced and moderate relationship between religion and the state.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Moh. Khasan
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/01/08
TI  - Understanding Social Aspects of Religion and its Relevance to the Relationship Between Religion and State
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Democracy and Social Transformation (ICON-DEMOST 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 188
EP  - 193
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-174-6_32
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-174-6_32
ID  - Khasan2024
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