ENHANCING RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN THE INDONESIAN CONTEXT: EXPLORING DIGITAL MEDIA INITIATIVES BY GOVERNMENT AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES - A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY

Yunita Sopiana; Loso  Judijanto; A Fadel  Muhammad; Halilurrahman Halilurrahman; Saadah  Erliani

Authors

Yunita Sopiana Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia
Loso Judijanto IPOSS Jakarta, Indonesia
A Fadel Muhammad Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
Halilurrahman Halilurrahman Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari, Indonesia
Saadah Erliani Universitas PGRI Kalimantan Banjarmasin, Indonesia

Keywords:

Religious Tolerance, Digital Media Initiatives, Government Entities, Non-Governmental Organizations, Indonesia, Transparency, Accountability, Interfaith Dialogue, Diversity Awareness, Contextual Factors, Extremism, Social Cohesion.

Abstract

This qualitative case study investigates the intricate interplay of digital media initiatives undertaken by government and non-governmental entities in Indonesia to promote religious tolerance. Indonesia's diverse religious landscape provides a captivating backdrop for this research. Government bodies have harnessed digital media to bolster transparency, accountability, and interfaith dialogue, while non-governmental organizations (NGOs) assume roles as advocates, watchdogs, and proponents of religious diversity awareness. The study critically assesses the effectiveness of these initiatives and their influence on spiritual perceptions and interfaith interactions. It underscores the pivotal role of the Indonesian context in shaping these endeavors, offering insights that extend not only to Indonesia but also to the broader global context, emphasizing the importance of fostering religious tolerance in our interconnected world.

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