Re-knitting Diversity and National Unity: A Contemplation of Pancasila in Practice

Abstract

Pancasila is a guideline in the life of the nation and state, the values contained in it become a necessity that is inherent in every Indonesian citizen. However, Pancasila is inseparable from challenges and threats that come both from outside and from within. The dynamics of the problems that occur are not only about politics and ideology, but are mostly dominated by problems of unity and diversity, which include religious sentiment, primordialism, identity politics, separatism, and tolerance between people. Especially at this time, during the reform era, the challenges and threats were getting real and started sticking again. This study aims to examine deeply about these problems from the point of view of educators, especially the Pancasila education lecturers. The approach used is qualitative with descriptive analytical methods through interviews and literature studies. The results obtained are the need to ground the values of Pancasila, reduce group egoism, revitalize Pancasila education, reconstruct an egalitarian political system, and understand the original intent of Pancasila. So it can be concluded that diversity and unity must be endeavored together, as well as the need for synergy between the government, and all elements of society in general to create an Indonesia that puts forward the principles of national unity.