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Religious Tolerance According to the Forum for
Religious Harmony (FKUB), Central Java
Mudjahirin Thohir
{mudjahirinthohir@ymail.com}
Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University
Jl. Prof. Soedarto, S.H. Undip Tembalang, Semarang, Central Java - Indonesia, 50275
Abstract. Religion in social life, presents peace, while presenting the potential for social
segregation. This is a logical consequence of various religions as well as diverse religious
communities. Many causes, but this study focuses on the issue of religious tolerance. What do
you think of the religious leaders, the administrators of the Religious Harmony Forum
(FKUB) in Central Java? The results show that (1) intolerant attitudes and actions still arise
among followers of the religion itself; but (2) efforts to be tolerant have been made. The
FKUB's task in the field is (3) to change the religious perspective, from a theological and
sociological perspective in a balanced manner. (4) FKUB conducts ongoing socialization in
the form of dialogues, discussions, seminars, and preparation of books. (5) Efforts to do so are
often constrained by low funding from the local government.
Keywords: religion, tolerance, perspective, dialogue.
1. Introduction
Until now, the intolerance of religious groups is still common. This condition indicates
that in the life of a pluralistic society, religion for followers, can present two sides: conflict or
harmony. It is reasonable that the Forum for Religious Harmony (FKUB) is campaigning for a
tolerant attitude between religious communities.
Based on this phenomenon, this study will examine the views of the Central Java
FKUB administrators about what tolerant religious life is like. How are the conditions to
foster a tolerant attitude in a pluralistic life in the Central Java region? What has been done by
the FKUB administrators in each region (district / city) in Central Java?
To understand the issue, the data was extracted in the form of discussions, seminars,
and regional coordination meeting documents (Rakorda FKUB). Discussions and seminars are
conducted repeatedly in different places: Solo Raya, Semarang, and Pekalongan.
Henceforth, the data is analyzed qualitatively to find religious views, religious
maturity, and religious actions. Such studies are used to mark the characteristics of religious
maturity in a pluralistic society.
2. Discussion
2.1 Issues of Religious Views
CL-Lamas 2019, August 13-14, Semarang, Indonesia
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DOI 10.4108/eai.13-8-2019.2290181