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Kintamani Bali Chinese Ethnic Religious Hybridity: A Dualism of Cultural Identity

Hendra Agus Prayoga hendra, Afriva Khaidir — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This research aim was to explore the form of religious hybridity carried out by the Kintamani Bali Chinese ethnic group as part of the diversity of Chinese ethnicity in Indonesia. Regarding religious hybridity in the Kintamani Balinese Chinese ethnic group, the reason for choosing this
research was because the Balinese Chinese ethnicity is different from the Chinese Indonesian ethnicity in general; here they find unification and assimilation with Balinese culture, resulting in a dualism of cultural identity. This research used a qualitative approach with ethnographic
methods, data collection through participant observation and in-depth interviews, and is supported by other secondary references. This research was analyzed using Homi Bhabha’s hybridity theory and Parson’s functional theory. Research results show since the arrival of ethnic Chinese in northern Bali, they have established economic and political relations with the Bangli kingdom, where there is a good relationship between ethnic Chinese and the king of Bangli, so that it has an impact on the social and cultural life of the Balinese Chinese ethnic, namely the existence of religious hybridity that occurs. The first can be seen in terms of religious rituals such as daily prayer activities, Second, there is hybridization in terms of places of worship, The third is hybridization in terms of religious ornaments
and worship facilities. The causal factor is the first one amalgamation, a belief and philosophy of life for the Kintamani Chinese ethnic group, the existence of past history and open relationships, high tolerance, openness
to differences, and not questioning religious issues. A new identity, namely the dualism of cultural identity attached to the Kintamani Chinese ethnic group. Therefore, this plays a role in the socio-cultural life of the village and creates harmony with the Balinese Hindu community.

Contestation of Islamic Discourses: Responses of West Sumatra Scholars to Contemporary Religious Discourses

Riki Saputra, Arrasyid Arrasyid, Mahyudin Ritonga — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This study aimed to elucidate Islamic discourses and the responses of scholars, particularly in West Sumatra, to contemporary religious issues. A qualitative and a socio-anthropological method was adopted. The result showed that the tug-of-war in religious discourses in West Sumatra was both negotiating and confrontational with a dynamical and sharply dialectical religious discourse. In West Sumatra where religion was considered as life philosophy, scholars were placed in a highly central position in confronting the dynamics in the community. Consequently, the responses of scholars were significant and transformative with substantial strength.

Islamic Therapy and Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) Interventions in Reducing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for Survivors of Mount Semeru Eruption

Muhammad Ghufron, Abdul Haris Fitri Anto — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of Islamic and spiritual emotional freedom technique (SEFT) interventions in reducing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the survivors of the Mount Semeru eruption. This research has three phases: 1) Mapping the PTSD levels among survivors (n = 250); 2) Randomly choosing the survivor with PTSD to engage in either intervention: Islamic therapy (n = 10), or SEFT (n = 12); 3) post-intervention interview to describe the PTSD state post-intervention (n = 3). The first phase employed the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) to collect PTSD information among 250 survivors and then discovered that the mean of survivors’ PTSD levels was moderate. The second phase was executed using a two-group pretest-posttest design and then analysed using a Wilcoxon-signed rank test; it revealed that either group significantly reduced the PTSD level among the survivors. Furthermore, the post-test results of both groups displayed no significant discrepancy. The third phase qualitatively confirmed that the PTSD level among the survivors was reduced after the intervention. Moreover, aside from intervention results, the interview exhibited that internal and external factors also determined PTSD development. The implication of the finding will be discussed further.

Halal Awareness: Mediation of Religious Beliefs and Halal Certification in Choosing Halal Food Through An Online Food Delivery Application

Helti Nur Aisyiah, Septi Kurnia Prastiwi, Asep Maulana Rohimat — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The prevalence of online food delivery applications for purchasing food has surged, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Various factors play a role in influencing food choices among buyers, with religious beliefs, halal certification, and halal awareness being significant contributors. This research focuses on examining the impact of these three variables on the food choices of Muslim millennials in Soloraya who also serve as respondents in this study. The independent variables are religious belief and halal certification, while halal awareness functions as a mediating variable, and halal food purchasing serves as the dependent variable.
Employing a quantitative approach and utilizing the AMOS application for data processing, the study reveals that religious belief does not affect halal food purchasing, halal certification positively influences such choices, and halal awareness does not mediate the impact of religious belief and halal certification on halal food purchasing. The findings contribute to online food delivery service providers by encouraging the inclusion of halal information in their applications, prompting halal certification organizations to enhance socialization efforts regarding the significance of certification, and urging the public to elevate religious belief and halal awareness.

Religious Motivation and Consumer Boycotts: Enhancing Global Peace and Moral Justice

Yusvita Nena Arinta, Siti Mutmainah — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Boycotts become a global campaign with orders not to buy certain products from one or all companies in a country. Boycotting a product brand is still voluntary, religious factors are the main driving force in carrying out a boycott to be more persistent in damaging the sales target of a product brand. So, it is necessary to carry out further research regarding the role of religion in terms of mechanisms and further stages in influencing boycott decisions. This research aims to determine the influence of the role of religion in underlying boycott participation intentions. This research methodology uses the PLS Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis tool using a sample of 385 spread evenly throughout Indonesia using a proportional sampling quota. This research aims to examine the relationship between subjective norms, attitudes and perceived control behavior in accordance with the development of boycott participation intentions. The results of this study reveal that perceived control behavior has the highest influence on intention to participate in boycotts.

Keywords: Consumer Boycotts, Religious Motivation, Intention Boycotss

Power Relations In Changing the Culture Of The Community Power Relations In Changing The Culture Of Society

Nawari Ismail — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This study focuses on the workings of power between actors of unequal political and religious. The study used a qualitative approach with an ethnographic design. The study was conducted in a local religious community in the province of Central Java. The results are as follows: In the structure and relationships of unequal political and religious, power is practiced in a variety of social scopes through the fabric of social relations. Inside it, the actors/agents use strategy and capital, giving rise to a dominance dynamic, or intersection, and the dialectical relationship between the actor/agent and structure. Power also has resulted in new knowledge for each actor.

B Bridging Generosity: A Study of Social Capital's Impact on Islamic Philanthropic Fundraising in Bandar Lampung

Mulyadi Yadi, Tontowi Jauhari — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Islamic philanthropic fundraising by philanthropic institutions in Bandar Lampung is vital in supporting social, educational, health, and humanitarian programs. Even though several philanthropic institutions are actively involved in humanitarian activities and poverty alleviation, Bandar Lampung needs to fully optimize the potential for Islamic donations. This shows that there are interesting problems that are worth studying regarding fundraising by Islamic philanthropic institutions. This research aims to bridge the knowledge gap
regarding the relationship between social capital and Islamic philanthropic fundraising, especially in Bandar Lampung, and the focus is to understand how social capital influences the success of Islamic philanthropic fundraising in this city. This research aims, among other things, to explain the factors that influence Islamic philanthropic fundraising and show the influence of social capital as a strategic tool in increasing community support for philanthropic programs. Research variables included Philanthropic Fundraising (Y), Trust (X1): Trust Level, Network (X2): Interconnection and Cooperation, and Institutionalization (X3): Organizational Structure and Norms. The data were collected from LAZNAS (Amil Zakat National Agency) donors in Bandar Lampung using Likert-scaled questionnaires and then analyzed using parametric statistics through SPSS version 22. The research results show a solid and positive relationship between trust, networks, institutionalization, and philanthropic fundraising. There is a significant correlation coefficient between these variables. The regression results show that trust, networks, and institutionalization positively influence philanthropic fundraising. Based on these findings, researchers recommend that Islamic philanthropic institutions, especially LAZNAS in Bandar Lampung City, comply with regulations and obtain government recognition, improve communication and transparency, professionalize fund management, develop networks and partnerships, and strengthen organizational structures and norms.