Radikalisme Atas Nama Agama dalam Perspektif Intelektual Muda di Tengah Realitas Multikultural

Abstract

The reality of Indonesian multiculturalism is the fortune and wealth as far as its diversity is recognized, internalized, and responded with tolerance. If plurality becomes the separator that forms the symbol of a group and personal ego, then plurality becomes the cause of dispute, intolerance, and even radicalism. The cases of violence in the name of religion target all levels of society, including young intellectuals. This study aims to observe the scholar's perspective on radicalism in the name of religion in multicultural reality. The samples were 649 fourth semesters scholars in ITB, UNPAD, UPI, UIN Sunan Gunung Jati, UNPAS, UNISBA, and POLBAN in 2012. According to the research, most of the students have a good multicultural understanding. 65% of respondents have an awareness of accepting and appreciating differences, and 63% accept and appreciate differences in religious activities. Only 2% (almost always) and 32% (sometimes) commit acts of discrimination. However, half of the respondents (42% slightly agree and 8% agree) have an intolerant view. 21% of respondents slightly agree, and 3% agreed to view jihad as synonymous with violence. Surprisingly, 22% of respondents slightly agree, and 3% agreed to interpret jihad as terrorism. Moreover, 15% of respondents slightly agree, and 2% agreed to view suicide bombing as an act of jihad. Young intellectuals should have a clear understanding of jihad both etymologically or epistemologically. Overcoming the phenomenon of radicalism must depart from the core of the problems. One method is de-radicalization to straighten out a narrow-minded in a friendly, tolerant, peaceful, and humane way in the social, political, economic, and educational fields.

Terrorism and Jihad in Islamic Perspective

“…The problem of transmitting radicalism which refers to acts of Terrorism, is caused by injustice and feels the most victimized, so it is necessary to find people who share the same fate as themselves to fight the government. Weak conditions like this are very likely to accept radical doctrines obtained through the mass media (Lestari, 2021). So that someone feels he has found a friend who shares the same fate as him │ 83 so that he joins to find his identity.…”

Formulasi Moderasi Beragama Dalam Pemikiran Yusuf Al-Qardhawi Sebagai Basis Mewujudkan Masyarakat Madani

“…Dua kecenderungan dari studi tentang kekerasan dengan motif agama dapat menegaskan kurangnya dimensi penanaman nilai toleransi dan moderasi beragama dalam kenyataan sosial: pertama, studi-studi terdahulu memberikan perhatian pada faktor penyebab kekerasan berkedok agama. (Lestari, 2021;Syukron, 2017;Tamawiwy, 2019); kedua, studi yang memberi perhatian pada implikasi dari kekerasan atas nama agama yang terjadi di masyarakat. (Fadilah, 2021;Zega, 2020) Alwi Shihab menunjukkan bahwa eksklusivitas pemahaman agama menyebabkan seseorang tidak dapat mengoptimalkan potensi toleransinya.…”

The Role of the Pastor in Achieving the Value of Tolerance Religious People in Digital Public Space

“…This motto has been a force that unites the Indonesian people for decades [1]. As stated by Mahfud, Indonesia has the most pluralistic society in the world so that it becomes the best place of reference for the concept of a pluralistic society [2]. Diversity that is integrated in unity is the uniqueness of the Indonesian nation which must be recognized as a strength from the gift of difference, even though it is prone to clashes with problems resulting in conflicts and divisions [2] Disunity results in distance due to differences and intolerance, this is the potential for conflict in society.…”

“…As stated by Mahfud, Indonesia has the most pluralistic society in the world so that it becomes the best place of reference for the concept of a pluralistic society [2]. Diversity that is integrated in unity is the uniqueness of the Indonesian nation which must be recognized as a strength from the gift of difference, even though it is prone to clashes with problems resulting in conflicts and divisions [2] Disunity results in distance due to differences and intolerance, this is the potential for conflict in society. It is unavoidable that there are various indications of concern, namely the emergence of community organizations, professions, religions and other organizations that carry out intolerant actions.…”