Researchers : H. Zuhri, Padli Yahya, Ahyunandi
Building religious behavior in society that fosters social sensitivity, sensitivity towards others, and national awareness still requires the participation of many parties, including contributions in thought, ideas, political policies, and societal momentum. As a nation with a society rich in social, religious, cultural, and political diversity, developing a narrative and discourse on religious moderation is absolutely necessary. This study critiques the ideas and movements of religious moderation in Indonesia, both in academic and political contexts, as well as what is being done by society and in the realm of digital platforms. With data and the process of diversifying patterns of discourse and movements, as well as the critical analysis conducted by the researcher, the discourse and movement of religious moderation still prioritize pragmatic interests rather than building a fundamental narrative. It is as if this movement must be accepted and practiced in daily life without realizing that such a narrative should be part of ethical religious descriptions. This means that if ethical and epistemological awareness is constructed in such a way within society, then moderate religious discourse will naturally emerge from self-awareness, without the need for it to be campaigned by the state or certain groups with significant costs.