Navigating Diversity: FKUB’s Contribution to Religious Harmony in the Digital Age
Abstract
In an increasingly digitalized social environment, maintaining interreligious harmony has become a critical challenge for multicultural societies such as Indonesia. This study examines the strategic role of the Religious Harmony Forum (Forum Kerukunan Umat Beragama/FKUB) in fostering social cohesion amid religious, ethnic, and cultural diversity within the framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Using a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach, this study integrates document analysis, academic literature, and empirical data collected through questionnaires distributed to 50 respondents involved in or knowledgeable about FKUB activities. The findings indicate that FKUB plays a significant role as a mediator of interreligious conflict, a facilitator of dialogue, and a promoter of tolerance, particularly through digital platforms such as webinars, social media campaigns, and educational content. However, its effectiveness remains constrained by limited institutional resources, uneven local legitimacy, and challenges in reaching digitally under-literate communities. Therefore, the study highlights the need for adaptive digital communication strategies and stronger collaboration among FKUB, government institutions, civil society, and religious communities to sustain interreligious harmony in the context of ongoing social and technological transformation.
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