KONSEP MODERASI BERAGAMA PERSPEKTIF KI HAJAR DEWANTARA

Abstract

Religious diversity in the archipelago is a gift in itself that should be understood by every citizen so that they can determine how to behave properly according to the situation and condition of the surrounding environment. Taking a stance cannot be done instantly without learning and understanding religious diversity itself. What kind of efforts will be chosen will then become the most important point in reducing and preventing major conflicts and divisions that are contrary to the ideals of this nation. There has been a lot of discussion about religious moderation as one of the keys to peace in the midst of diversity. Like the father of Indonesian education, Ki Hajar Dewantara through his writings and works about the world of education which does not specifically address the issue of religious moderation, but the meaning and implied message in it has an important influence as a supporter of the realization of religious moderation in Indonesia. Through his methods and literature research on his thoughts, we can see that family education, religious teaching in schools, forms of practice of etiquette and manners can open a way out of the impasse that has been faced so far so that what is expected from various moderation can produce maximum results. in the midst of this country's religious diversity.