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A measure of the extent of socio-religious intolerance and radicalism
within Muslim Society in Indonesia
National Survey Report
The survey design employed multistage random sampling with anestimated margin of error of 2,6% and a confidence level of 95%.
The survey sample is comprised of 1,520 adult respondents (at least 17 years old or married) from all 34 provinces of Indonesia.
The data collected was collected in March-April 2016.
Samples
What is the potential extent of support within Muslim society in Indonesia for acts of radical intolerance?
What key factors contribute towards socio-religious intolerance and radicalism in Indonesia?
What sections of Indonesian Muslim society can be categorized as intolerant and radical?
What steps should be taken to reduce the propensity for religious radicalism and intolerance?
Survey Questions
THE POTENTIAL FOR SOCIO-RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCEAttitudes and actions aimed at blocking, opposing or denying
the civic rights of citizens guaranteed by the constitution, raised in the name of religion.
Denial of the rights of non-Muslims
Denials of the rights of Groups mostdisliked despite same religious background
Terms & Definitions - 1
THE POTENTIAL OF SOCIO-RELIGIOUS RADICALISMParticipation, or willingness to participate, in events involving, or
potentially involving, violence in the name of religion
EVENTS POTENTIALLY INVOLVING VIOLENCE‘Sweeping’ raids on places considered contrary to sharia law; Attacks on
houses of worship of other faiths; Demonstrations against groups perceived as tarnishing the sanctity of Islam; Being active in groups that
explicitly work to impose sharia law.
Many Islamic organisations support more extensive implementation of sharia law, BUT radical organisations are distinguish by their stated
commitment to ‘the implementation of sharia’.
Terms & Definitions - 2
Radicalism Potential % Score
The majority of Indonesian Muslims (72%) are against radical actions
Only 7.7% are willing to take radical action if there is an opportunity and 0.4%had been involved in radical actions
PROJECTIONS based on 150 million Muslim adults in Indonesia:7.7% POTENTIALLY equates to 11 million people and 0.4 % POTENTIALLY equates to 600,000. [not actual number]
Radicalism Socio-Religious Index
Young & MaleTend to hold to a narrowly
literal understanding of religious teachings
Tend to have been exposed to religious information containing messages of
suspicion and hatred
Tend to deny or be opposed to the recognizing the rights
of citizens from disliked groups
Tend to justify and support the actions and movements
of radicals
Characteristics of Radical Groupsin Indonesia
Key Factors Influencing
*Socio-Religious INTOLERANCE
The more respondents expressed support for
DEMOCRATIC VALUES, the lower the
potential for socio-religious intolerance
Intolerance towards disliked groups
Feelings of Isolation /
Deprivation
LITERAL UNDERSTANDING
on Jinayah & Muamalah
Level of interest in following religious
news
WOMEN or SENIOR respondents tend to have lower potential for socio-religious
radicalism
Intoleransi terhadap kelompok yang tidak disukai
LITERAL UNDERSTANDING
of Muamalah & Jihad using violence
Intolerance towards disliked groups
Support for radical organizations
Key Factors Influencing
*Socio-Religious RADICALISM
Lectures containing hostility and
suspicion
Recommendations
Central GovernmentThe Ministry of Education and Ministry of
Religious Affairs should develop civics creative learning modules, using a blend
of conventional methods and social media communications technology to
strengthen understanding of citizenship rights and civil responsibilities, and
deepen respect for tolerance and peace in campuses and public schools
House of Representative & Regional Legislative
CouncilRevise and replace laws and
regulations that are contrary to Indonesian values as embodied in
Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution regarding tolerance, respect, and
non-discrimination
Civil Society GroupsMainstream religious social
organizations such as NahdlatulUlama and Muhammadiyah need to
work with their members base to deepen understanding of Pancasila
values and their support within Islamic teaching
Local GovernmentNeed to take a clear stance on not facilitating or providing support in
the form of government facilities of the provisions of resources and
funding for organizations known to commit intolerant and radical acts
National PoliceStrictly enforce the law on intolerant / radical acts, including hate speech based on faith/religious belief which
lends to incitement of discrimination, violence, and even
killings
Regular CitizenDeepen understanding of the values of the Pancasila and Indonesian Islam which are
inclusive and humanist, based on the belief in the One Almighty God in order to achieve social justice for
all in a united Indonesia
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