Building close and positive interfaith relationship is not easy, especially when the present life is much influenced by massive information developments which are not always positive. Baku pasiar tradition that is practiced by the people of Kampung Jawa Tondano become a means of binding relationships or Silaturahmi (get together) between Muslim and Christian families. This study analyzed the Muslims and Christians relationship formed in the practice of Baku pasiar tradition. The theory that used in this research is the theory of the stages of a relations by Ruben & Stewart. Using ethnographic method, this study showed that baku pasiar tradition was a practice of positive even productive community life in providing space for interaction between various models of communities, especially communities of different religions. Thus, the stage of Muslims-Christians relationship formed in this baku pasiar interaction became varied.
In facing national diversity, it is needed an approach to solve the problem of interfaith relationship. Discussion is believed to be the solution to bring together two different religions in tension. Since the discussion of religious diversity often became sensitive and triggering conflict, the researchers decided writing about SARABA: Satu Rasa Beda Agama. It was presented to discuss an alternative approach in interfaith discussions in informal spaces, coffee shops / saraba performed by young people. The characteristics of coffee shop / saraba are relaxing, free, constituted paradigms, inclusive and opened to all visitors. So, the discussions of religious diversity in the coffee shop / Saraba do not cause quarrels and conflicts.
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