Internalization of Nationalism Values as A Pattern of Communication in Balinese Hindus' Religiosity

Abstract

The aim of the present analysis of the internalization of nationalism values as a pattern of communication in Balinese Hindus' religiosity is to identify the understanding and appreciation of Balinese Hindus towards Nationalism through state symbols in their religious practices a medium of worship to God Almighty. The data for this study were obtained through observation, interviews, and literature study using primary data sources from 15 informants as well as secondary data sources. The approach herein focuses on the communication paradigm by interpreting the meaning of the phenomenon of society using symbols. The Symbolic Interaction Theory, the Theory of Religion, and the Theory of Symbiosis Mutualism as the analysis tools. Data analysis concluded that Hindus in Bali highly uphold the values of Nationalism through transcendental communication and religious communication with various religious attitudes and state symbols as a medium of worship to God, who has blessed their struggle to achieve independence. For this reason, Hinduism and the State formed a symbiosis mutualism because they complement and reinforce religious values, human values, unity, consensus deliberation, and values of social justice.