Challenges of Religious Harmony in Indonesia: A Historical Perspective

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10.2991/978-2-38476-174-6_6How to use a DOI?

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religious harmony; inclusive culture; communal living; collective awareness

Abstract

The study of challenges to religious harmony has always been an ongoing discussion. Although history has provided valuable lessons regarding various interfaith tensions, it does not mean that the issue is resolved. Events that disrupt religious harmony occur cyclically in various forms and backgrounds. In the context of national life, stakeholders have made many efforts to address these conflicts, but they have not guaranteed the creation of harmony in religious life. There is still a need to increase awareness of living in the spirit of unity in diversity. Security approaches may temporarily stop conflicts but do not guarantee a permanent solution. Dialogues, which are considered more dignified and inclusive, have also not yielded satisfactory results. Dialogues and harmony often occur only among leaders, while conflicts frequently arise at the grassroots level. Sociologically, religion, with its essence of believe in God, is expressed by its adherents through thoughts, behaviors, and communal living. This often leads to exclusive attitudes both in individual and collective behaviors. In other words, there are religious cultures that sometimes negate others, making it difficult to form the inclusive culture needed in Indonesia. By examining this problem historically, it is intended to learn valuable lessons in increasing collective awareness of the importance of perspectives and actions to avoid conflicts among fellow citizens.

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AU  - Abdul Djamil
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TI  - Challenges of Religious Harmony in Indonesia: A Historical Perspective
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Democracy and Social Transformation (ICON-DEMOST 2023)
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