Hello friends Summarized! Have you ever heard of the term religious harmony? This term is often mentioned as one of the important values that must be maintained in Indonesia, which is a country with high religious diversity. However, what exactly is meant by religious harmony? Why is religious harmony important? And how do we realize religious harmony in everyday life? Come on, let’s see the explanation in this article!
What is Religious Harmony?
The Definition of Religious Harmony
Religious harmony is a condition in which adherents of religions can live in harmony, peace and mutual respect for one another. Religious harmony also includes tolerance, respect and recognition of the existence and rights of people of different religions or beliefs. Religious harmony does not mean eliminating differences or disputes in terms of religious teachings or worship, but rather respecting and respecting these differences as part of Indonesia’s wealth and beauty.
Benefits of Religious Harmony
Religious harmony has many benefits for society, both socially, culturally, politically and economically. Here are some of the benefits of religious harmony:
- Increasing a sense of brotherhood, solidarity and mutual cooperation among fellow citizens regardless of religion or belief.
- Prevent conflict, violence, or discrimination based on religion or belief.
- Maintaining the integrity and unity of the Indonesian nation based on Pancasila and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.
- Encouraging the creation of a harmonious, conducive and democratic atmosphere in the life of society, nation and state.
- Improving the welfare and progress of society through cooperation and synergy between adherents of different religions.
How to Realize Religious Harmony
To realize religious harmony, we need to do the following things:
- Know and study our own religion or belief properly and correctly, so that we are not easily influenced by deviant or radical ideas.
- Respect and appreciate other people’s religions or beliefs by not criticizing, insulting, or demeaning their teachings or worship.
- Be open and communicative with people of different religions or beliefs by not being closed off or being exclusive.
- Willing to learn from each other and exchange experiences with people of different religions or beliefs in a humble manner and without the intention of changing or influencing their beliefs.
- Be fair and non-discriminatory towards people of different religions or beliefs in terms of civil, social, economic, political or legal rights.
- Participate in social activities that involve people from various religions or beliefs, such as charity work, blood donation, greenery, etc.
- Maintain a polite and polite attitude in interacting with people of different religions or beliefs, especially in terms of speech, behavior and religious symbols.
Sample case
One example of a case that shows religious harmony in Indonesia is the Joint Christmas event which will be held at the Istiqlal Mosque in 2020. This event is an initiative of President Joko Widodo and Minister of Religion Fachrul Razi to invite Muslims and Christians to celebrate Christmas together at the mosque the largest in Southeast Asia. This incident shows that religious communities in Indonesia can respect each other and celebrate their respective religious holidays without any hatred or suspicion.
Conclusion
From the explanation above, we can conclude that religious harmony is a very important and beneficial condition for Indonesian society. Religious harmony can increase a sense of brotherhood, prevent conflict, maintain the integrity of the nation, encourage harmony, and improve people’s welfare. To realize religious harmony, we need to know our own religion, respect other people’s religions, be open and communicative, willing to learn from each other, be fair and non-discriminatory, participate in social activities, and maintain a polite and courteous attitude. Thus, we can live in harmony and peace as citizens of various Indonesian nations.
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