Social Cohesion in Society: A Study on Inter-Religious Harmony

Budiyono Budiyono, Wawan Kokotiasa, Yuni Harmawati, Yoga Ardian Feriandi

2017

Abstract

Inter-religious conflicts are commonly happened in Indonesia. Nowadays, the conflicts are frequently caused by mindless attitude towards other beliefs or ethnic among society. Consequently, mindful attitude should be promoted in order to avoid inter-religious conflicts. Here, the role of public figure particularly the religious leaders are significantly crucial because they become the community role model. This article aimed to analyze the societal cohesion among the religionists in Madiun. In this article, the writer used qualitative approach with case study method. The data collection comprised the following techniques: observation, interview, and documentation. The data have been collected then was analyzed by using source and triangulation techniques. The significant role of the Religious Harmony Forum in Madiun, to maintain cohesion and national unity, encompasses three interrelated components: First, the legal basis for religious harmony maintenance; secondly, related to government policy includes the implementation problems; and third, related to societies’ support and participation. The three components have mutual support in order to maintain religious harmony and in turn, become the crucial elements to manifest national unity and harmony. In order to strengthen national integrity, suppress the occurrence of Ethnicity, Religion, and pluralism, there are several activities may be performed: coaching, seminar/workshop, education and technical training among The Inter-Religion Harmony Forum Association, and socialization of harassment rule which are related to the tolerance and solidarity among religionist people enhancement.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Budiyono B., Kokotiasa W., Harmawati Y. and Feriandi Y. (2017). Social Cohesion in Society: A Study on Inter-Religious Harmony.In 2nd International Conference on Sociology Education - Volume 1: ICSE, ISBN 978-989-758-316-2, pages 157-165. DOI: 10.5220/0007094601570165

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icse17,
author={Budiyono Budiyono and Wawan Kokotiasa and Yuni Harmawati and Yoga Ardian Feriandi},
title={Social Cohesion in Society: A Study on Inter-Religious Harmony},
booktitle={2nd International Conference on Sociology Education - Volume 1: ICSE,},
year={2017},
pages={157-165},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0007094601570165},
isbn={978-989-758-316-2},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - 2nd International Conference on Sociology Education - Volume 1: ICSE,
TI - Social Cohesion in Society: A Study on Inter-Religious Harmony
SN - 978-989-758-316-2
AU - Budiyono B.
AU - Kokotiasa W.
AU - Harmawati Y.
AU - Feriandi Y.
PY - 2017
SP - 157
EP - 165
DO - 10.5220/0007094601570165