Managing Differences Through Religiousness That Has An Impact In A Fragmented Society: Thoughts On The Sociology Of Religion

Najamuddin; Alimin Alwi; Sopian Tamrin; Hasruddin Nur

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v4i03.2034

Najamuddin Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
Alimin Alwi Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
Sopian Tamrin Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
Hasruddin Nur Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v4i03.2034

Keywords: Multiculturalism, Impactful Religiosity, Social Fragmentation, Social Capital Sociology of Religion

Abstract

The phenomenon of modern multicultural societies and diversity of identities often leads to social fragmentation. This paper emphasizes the role of religion as a mediator of social integration, a provider of shared values, and a symbolic space that unites society. This research was conducted using a reflective qualitative approach through literature study and theoretical analysis of the sociology of religion. Data collection techniques involved documentation, specifically the review of academic works, journal articles, and key books in the field of religious sociology relevant to the topics of social integration and religiosity. Meanwhile, data analysis techniques employed thematic content analysis, focusing on the interpretation of meaning, values, and the social functions of religious practices within the context of a multicultural society. The results of the analysis show that open and impactful religious practices can be a middle ground in dealing with the complexity of a fragmented society. This article recommends strengthening inclusive religiosity through education, social policies, and interfaith forums in order to build sustainable social cohesion.

References

Adjani, I., Oktaviani, F., & Ulfa, N. (2024). The Role of Religious Education in Promoting Interfaith Dialogue in Multicultural Societies. Green Philosophy: International Journal of Religious Education and Philosophy, 1(4), 29–34.
Adlini, M. N., Dinda, A. H., Yulinda, S., Chotimah, O., & Merliyana, S. J. (2022). Metode Penelitian Kualitatif Studi Pustaka. Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.33487/edumaspul.v6i1.3394
Alwi, A., Mansur, M., & Untarti, D. P. (2023). Pembentukan Karakter Siswa Di Lembaga Pendidikan Formal. Pedagogik: Jurnal Pendidikan, 18(2). https://doi.org/10.33084/pedagogik.v18i2.5818
Alwi, A., Syukur, M., & Upe, A. (2023). Integrasi Sosial Masyarakat Multikultural Perspektif Konstruktivisme. Kendari: CV. Literasi Indonesia.
Ansori, Y. Z., Budiman, I. A., & Nahdi, D. S. (2020). Fostering Diversity Attitudes Through the Internalization of Multicultural Values. In 3rd International Conference on Learning Innovation and Quality Education (ICLIQE 2019) (Vol. 397, pp. 1348–1352). https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.200129.164
Badescu, G., & Uslaner, E. (2003). Social Capital and the Transition to Democracy. Routledge.
Banout, T., & Henderson, B. (2018). Religious Diversity, Social Cohesion, and the Role of Interfaith Cooperation in Resilient Global Cities. New Global Studies, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1515/ngs-2018-0015
Clarke, M., & Tittensor, D. (2016). Islam and Development: Exploring the Invisible Aid Economy. Islam and Development: Exploring the Invisible Aid Economy. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315589893
Darmalaksana, W. (2020). Metode Penelitian Kualitatif Studi Pustaka dan Studi Lapangan. Pre-Print Digital Library UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung.
Hjelm, T. (2018). Peter L. Berger and the sociology of religion. Journal of Classical Sociology, 18(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/1468795X18761217
Idris, M., Ikrar, I., & Ikmal, I. (2013). Peran Fkub Provinsi Sulawesi Utara Dalam Memelihara Kerukunan Antar Umat Beragama Di Manado. Journal.
Khan, F., & Haneef, M. A. (2022). Religious Responses To Sustainable Development Goals: An Islamic Perspective. Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance. https://doi.org/10.21098/jimf.v8i2.1453
Morrow, E., & Scorgie-Porter, L. (2017). Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781912282319
Putri, I. S. A. (2022). Agama dalam Perspektif Emile Durkheim. Dekonstruksi, 7(01). https://doi.org/10.54154/dekonstruksi.v7i01.102
Shaw, J. C. (1964). JOSS: A designer’s view of an experimental on-line computing system. In AFIPS Conference Proceedings - 1964 Fall Joint Computer Conference, AFIPS 1964.
Sopiyan, W., Hidayat, R. H., Setiawati, R., & Hadi, F. N. (2022). Integrasi Sosial Dalam Masyarakat Beragama Sebagai Mediasi Konflik Sosial. El-Ghiroh, 20(02). https://doi.org/10.37092/el-ghiroh.v20i02.381
Tuwo, A. (2023). Teologi Pendidikan Inklusif dan Pluralisme Agama: Telaah Kritis atas Berbagai Pendapat Para Tokoh. JURNAL PEMIKIRAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN PEMBELAJARAN, 5(1).
Umi, F., & Ichwayudi, B. (2022). Religious Harmony in the Era of Globalization: Social Interaction of Muslim and Christian Religions in Pelang Village, Lamongan. Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman, 33(1). https://doi.org/10.33367/tribakti.v33i1.2040
Volkan, V. D. (2009). Large-group identity: ‘Us and them’ polarizations in the international arena. Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1057/pcs.2008.50
Wahyudin. (2017). Metode Penelitian Kualitatif Studi Pustaka dan Studi Lapangan. Pre-Print Digital Library UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, 6(1).