PERAN FKUB KOTA SUKABUMI DALAM MENINGKATKAN TOLERANSI BERAGAMA
Keywords:
FKUB, religious tolerance, symbolic interaction, interfaith dialogueAbstract
The decline in Sukabumi City's ranking in the Tolerant City Index from 6th (2021) to 24th (2023) indicates serious challenges in inter-religious harmony. This study aims to analyze the role of the Forum for Religious Harmony (FKUB) in enhancing inter-religious tolerance through symbolic interaction. The research questions are: (1) How does FKUB facilitate symbolic interaction among religious communities? (2) What religious symbols and values are used to create effective communication? (3) How do FKUB members and the community perceive these interactions? This qualitative case study involved three informants selected purposively: a Muslim youth leader, a cross-religious community member, and an FKUB administrator. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The findings show that FKUB uses discussion panels, workshops, interfaith camps, and social collaboration as arenas for symbolic interaction. Religious symbols (joint prayers, religious attributes) and universal values (peace, togetherness) are strategically used to reduce misunderstanding. Participants report increased comfort, reduced awkwardness, and growing interfaith cooperation. However, constraints include limited outreach to grassroots levels and dependence on seminar-based methods. The study concludes that FKUB's symbolic interaction significantly improves tolerance among direct participants, but wider dissemination remains a challenge.
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