Understanding the Religious Tolerance in Indonesia

The Islamic Theological Perspectives

Bibliographic Data

ID22128706
AuthorsAdeng Muchtar Ghazali (0000-0001-7574-6235, Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung), Aan Hasanah (0000-0003-1213-1449, Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung)
Year2020
Volume8
Issue1
Pages699-706
Publication date2020-02-19
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHumanities & Social Sciences Reviews (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2395-6518 • E-ISSN: 2395-6518
PublisherMaya Global Education Society (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.18510/hssr.2020.8184
OpenAlexW3008333448
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited14

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this paper is to elaborate methodological diversities in understanding religions both in internal and external circles and contexts are seen from Islamic theological perspectives. Methodology: The research methodology used in this study is a qualitative analysis, using content analysis method. Main Findings: The diversity of religious beliefs and religious understandings needs to be interpreted as a logical consequence of divine provisions. Methodologically, however, an individual’s belief cannot be adjudged right or wrong without understanding socio-cultural, referent, educational, and other external background experience shaping his belief and diversity. Applications of this study: Understanding and tolerant behavior in the diversity of beliefs in Indonesian society is necessary to create inter and inter-religious harmony, to realize a solid nation and state of life. Therefore, a comprehensive effort is needed to minimize intolerant understanding and behavior in the community from an early age, through integrative education and learning. Novelty/Originality of this study: Generally, research methodology on religion using religious doctrine as the main tool in the analysis of religious thought. This article presents a point of equilibrium between doctrine and

Apostasy · Doctrine · Epistemology · Indonesian · Interfaith Dialogue · Islam · Novelty · Originality · Political science · Qualitative research · Referent · Religious diversity · Religious pluralism · Social science · Sociology · Theology · Anthropology · Education and Character Development · Islamic Studies and Radicalism · Law · Philosophy · Psychology · Qur’anic Interpretation Studies · Social Psychology

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