EKSKLUSIVISME, INKLUSIVISME, DAN PLURALISME: Membaca Pola Keberagamaan Umat Beriman

Abstract

Inter-religion clashes until the worship’s places bombing tragedy in the name of jihad is still a blurry portrait in Indonesia. The latter has a great impact, and in recent years resulting in the loss of many human lives. Religion does have a tremendous influence against its adherents. The militant and extreme followers would do anything to defend their faith. Sincerity, for the sake of God (lillahi ta’ala), daredevil, are their package language of understanding their beliefs. Basically, Islam gives justification for such an extreme position. On the other hand, Islam also teaches believers to always be open (inclusive) and be respectful to diversity (plurality). This paper leads us to the three doctrines that are implicitly mentioned in the Holy Quran. Therefore, a person’s ability of understanding and reinterpreting those doctrines becomes very important