Religious Adherence Research Articles

The Values and Role of Natural Science Education in Religious Moderation

The research aims to answer the question of how the role of values and natural science education in religious moderation. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach with a literature review method. The validity of the data is determined by triangulation and reduction and then presented descriptively. Research data shows that the values in natural science learning, especially in the aspect of scientific attitudes, are closely related to attitudes of religious moderation. The values of a scientific attitude in natural science learning are in line with the values of an attitude of religious moderation. Based on the data obtained and the discussion carried out, it can be concluded that science and its learning have great potential to develop an attitude of religious moderation. Thus, it is clear and unquestionable that science learning can be used as an alternative to developing an attitude of religious moderation in Indonesia. Another advantage of developing an attitude of religious moderation is that the values in science can be applied generally, anywhere, and anytime. Therefore, religious moderation developed through scientific learning does not only apply to certain religions but also applies in general. All religious adherents (regardless of religion and belief) can be moderated through systematically planned science learning.

The Phenomenon of Jilboobs Clothing on Social Media TikTok in PTR Account @OKLINFIA

This study investigates the persisting Jilboobs phenomenon within social and cyberspace, specifically focusing on its manifestation through the TikTok account @Oklinfia. Grounded in qualitative research, data was collected through netnography, utilizing Culture, Online/Digital Traces, Participants/Interactions, and Immersive Engagement as analytical dimensions. The findings reveal that while Jilboobs has become an annual cultural occurrence, @Oklinfia's PTR content imbues this phenomenon with a visual significance leaning towards a sexualized narrative. This intentional direction aims to capture male attention, resulting in increased views and virality on the TikTok platform. The implications of these findings shed light on the evolving nature of cultural trends within digital spaces and the potential impact on societal perceptions of modesty and religious adherence. Highlights : Cultural Evolution: Examining the annual recurrence of the Jilboobs phenomenon highlights its cultural persistence in social and digital spheres. Visual Significance: @Oklinfia's PTR content demonstrates a deliberate visual orientation, incorporating sexualized elements to capture and sustain male attention on TikTok. Netnographic Insight: Utilizing netnography with a focus on Culture, Online/Digital Traces, Participants/Interactions, and Immersive Engagement provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital cultural trends. Keywords: Jilboobs Phenomenon, TikTok, Netnography, Visual Culture, Social Media Trends

This article explores the role of anthroponyms in the Uzbek linguistic worldview. According to the author, proper names of people are a result of secondary interpretation and represent a cultural and spiritual value that has been formed by representatives of an ethnic group over many centuries. This has survived to this day as a rich historical and linguistic heritage. Upon

Ẹbọ (sacrifice) is a universal religious concept that negotiates human desires and requests with God — the Supreme Being. This is done through intermediaries, who are religious progenitors or mediators across religions. Among the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria, divinities are religious mediators. However, the opinions of worshippers of foreign religions among African in general and among the Yoruba in particular is that, ẹbọ which is sacrifice to God through the divinities are regarded as unholy and ungodly. To this effect, Yoruba indigenous religion worshippers are vilified; regarding them as ẹlẹ́bọ — the owner of sacrifice and infidels; with the wrong notion that, a true or holy worship should be devoid of sacrifice. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the concept of ẹbọ within the rubrics of African religion with particular reference to the Yoruba religious belief. Symbolism, a semiotic mode, where a thing or somebody representing one or other things aside itself is adopted; by espousing or unveiling the symbolisms of ẹbọ in Ifá, the religion of the Yoruba people. It is found out from the study that, ẹbọ is an unavoidable religious exercise for worshippers of all religions. Sacrifice takes different forms depending how it should be executed. The study concludes that in worship of any religion, implementation of ẹbọ is sacrosanct; and the more the religious adherents get involved in ẹbọ, the more they live in peace with spirit-beings, ancestors and God, the Supreme Being.

“Harmony in Diversity: Promoting Religious Unity at the Grassroots in Kambaata, Tembaro and Halaba Zones of Ethiopia.”

The purpose of this paper was to examine the extent to which the ecumenism orreligious dialogue is addressed at the grassroots in the Kambaata, Tembaroand Halaba zones of Ethiopia. The study employed a mixed-methods research approach. The research’s target group consisted of religious leaders and followers from the Ethiopian zones of Kambaata, Tembaro, and Halaba. Of the 1,313,162 targeted population, 384 respondents were involved in the study. Of this sample, 72 were religious leaders, and 312 were religious adherents. The sample was selected using the cluster technique within the probability sampling and the non-probability sampling procedures. The study used structured and unstructured questionnaires, individual interview guides, and focus group discussion guides as data collection instruments.The results of the responses on attending ecumenical or religious dialogue show that a significant number of respondents have not engaged in any form of ecumenical or religious dialogue. Despite limited participation, there is a strong belief among respondents that ecumenical or religious dialogue can promote justice and peace. The researcher made several recommendations that, if implemented, will improve positive interfaith and interdenominational relations in the Kambaata, Tembaro, and Halaba zones of Ethiopia.

Religious Affiliation and the Elective Abortion Attitudinal Variations Among Young Adults

This study aims to determine if there is a significant difference in attitudes toward elective abortion as a social taboo among young adults when considering their religious affiliation and their extent of religious adherence by drawing from the Social Learning Theory and the Moral Communities Hypothesis. The findings highlight the importance of recognizing the diverse attitudes toward elective abortion among individuals within the predominantly Catholic Philippines. A self-administered online survey questionnaire was utilized in this study. A non-probability convenience sampling method was employed ensuring the major religious groups are represented. To examine whether an attitudinal variation exists when considering religious affiliation and the extent of religious adherence among the sample population of sixty (n = 60), a chi-square (χ²) test of independence was employed. The same was done considering the classificatory variables of sex and marital status. The results showed that attitudes toward elective abortion varied significantly among respondents when considering their religious affiliations (p = < .001), and when dichotomized into Catholic and non-Catholic groups, proportions still varied significantly (p = < .001), with most of the Catholic respondents exhibited a pro-choice attitude. Conversely, most of the non-Catholic respondents exhibited a pro-life attitude. Likewise, attitudes toward elective abortion varied significantly among respondents when considering their extent of religious adherence (p = < .001). Understanding this diversity is crucial for evidence-based policy recommendations and interventions related to bodily autonomy and sexual and reproductive rights, as well as for promoting transparency and well-informed discussion on taboos such as abortion.

Legal Guarantee for the Sustainability and Existence of Traditional Religion in Indonesia

The state is a legal relationship between groups of people which is formed because of an agreement to live side by side, which in this legal relationship gives rise to an agreement between the parties who bind themselves, in this case a state is based on or is based on the existence of the law itself which is the foundation. survival of a country. The sustainability of a country is determined by the existence of laws that regulate all aspects of life between members of society, including freedom of religion. Indonesia is a country that has diverse customs, culture and beliefs which basically in Article 29 paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution guarantees religious freedom but unfortunately there are only six officially recognized religions in Indonesia including Islam, Christianity and Catholicism. , Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. In reality, there are various traditional beliefs in Indonesia. If we look at the existence of Article 29 paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution, it can be said that religious freedom has not yet been realized, therefore this research is expected to find a solution to how legal efforts can be taken to guarantee the existence and sustainability of traditional religions considering that the rights of religious adherents still exist. unrealized beliefs. This research uses a normative method using a quantitative approach and uses legal materials in the form of secondary legal materials which are legal books and legal journals.

The Decline of the Umayyad Caliphate in Andalus Based on Ibn Khaldun’s Theory

This inquiry examines the downfall of the Umayyad Caliphate in Cordoba, Andalus (Spain), in 1031 CE, which signaled the end of almost three centuries of Umayyad dominance in the region under Islamic governance. The primary objective of this study is to scrutinize the factors contributing to the demise of the Umayyad Caliphate in Andalus, drawing upon the insights presented by Ibn Khaldun. Employing a qualitative research approach, the study utilized content analysis methodology to examine pertinent documents and additional written sources. The findings of this research, as per Ibn Khaldun’s theories, identified critical elements that precipitated the collapse of the Umayyad government. These included a failed state, political disintegration, severe financial crises stemming from the erosion of social solidarity, a decline in the sense of belonging (‘asabiyyah), instances of injustice and tyranny, a culture of opulence, and weakened religious adherence. Ultimately, the populace of Andalus withdrew their support for the Umayyad Caliphate, leading to a diminishing sense of social solidarity. Consequently, the Islamic civilization in Andalus underwent a gradual decline, culminating in its destruction by external forces.

Trans-Religious Genealogy: Jombang Community Resilience in Maintaining Tolerance in the Modern Era

Intolerance is still a socio-religious problem that leads to ongoing conflict. Intolerance gives birth to individualist attitudes, fanaticism, and communal legitimacy. In pluralist and multiculturalist countries, tolerance has not found strong, solid roots, especially withstanding changing times. Tolerance is often temporary, easily ignited by stigma and internal motives. However, in Jombang Regency, as a miniature showcase for a portrait of tolerant religious attitudes, it can survive convincingly amid modernity. Adherents of Islam, Catholics, Protestants, and Hindus can be tolerant under any conditions. Therefore, this research seeks to explore the ideological conception of religious diversity in Jombang as a manifestation of the ideal depiction of tolerance. This article is based on qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. Durkheim's social system theory is used as an analytical tool. Primary data was obtained from three religious adherents from religious and community figures. The research results revealed three things: 1) The genealogy of the religious tolerance values of Jombang society between Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism converges on the values of tasamuh, blessings, and the cult of God. 2) the resilience of tolerance amid modernity is created by a robust social structure, namely the genealogy of religious values, forming traditions, and the externalization of religious behavior. 3) religious transvalues create a tolerant categorization of religion, namely the connectivity of religious genealogy, internalization of religious traditions, and externalization of religious attitudes.

Ethical governance and the board’s moderating role in Zakat avoidance effects on firm value in muslim nations

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the impact of Zakat avoidance on firm value and investigates how board characteristics moderate this relationship within the context of Saudi Arabia, a Muslim nation.Design/methodology/approachUsing panel data from 2009 to 2020, encompassing 78 nonfinancial firms listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, this study constructs an enhanced measure of Zakat avoidance that integrates insights from tax avoidance research, Shariah principles and the regulations of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. This research uses empirical techniques, including panel data regressions and interaction analysis to investigate how board characteristics may influence this relationship.FindingsDescriptive analysis reveals pervasive Zakat compliance, underscoring the effectiveness of Saudi Arabia’s robust Zakat system. Regression results indicate a positive association between Zakat payment and firm value. Remarkably, board characteristics exhibit no significant link to Zakat avoidance, emphasizing the potency of the Zakat system and religious adherence. However, the moderation analysis reveals that board independence and meeting frequency positively moderate the relationship between Zakat avoidance and firm value.Practical implicationsThe study emphasizes the vital importance of upholding Zakat obligations to cultivate trust among stakeholders and amplify firm value. It advocates for governance frameworks that foster vigilant oversight and independence, ultimately enhancing a firm’s overall worth. Furthermore, the study’s findings provide valuable insights for corporate leaders, investors, policymakers and society as a whole, facilitating the promotion of ethical financial conduct and driving holistic economic development.Originality/valueThis research introduces novel insights by scrutinizing the intricate interplay of Zakat avoidance, board dynamics and firm value within the context of a culturally distinctive emerging economy. The development of a distinct Zakat avoidance metric, along with comprehensive empirical assessment, contributes to the originality of the study. Moreover, the investigation into the moderating influence of board characteristics adds value to the existing body of knowledge.

Does religiosity influence corporate greenwashing behavior?

We analyze the influence of religious social norms on corporate greenwashing behavior. Specifically, we focus on a specific form of greenwashing: selective disclosure. Using a large sample of US firms between 2005 and 2019, we show that firms located in counties where religious adherence is high are less likely to engage in greenwashing. We also find that a stronger religious adherence within the county in which a company is located reduces the magnitude of greenwashing, when observed. We further analyze the mechanism underlying this relationship and show that religious adherence impacts greenwashing behaviors through the channel of risk aversion. A comprehensive set of robustness tests aimed at addressing potential endogeneity concerns confirms that religion is a relevant driver of corporate greenwashing behavior.

Exposure to robot preachers undermines religious commitment.

Over the last decade, robots continue to infiltrate the workforce, permeating occupations that once seemed immune to automation. This process seems to be inevitable because robots have ever-expanding capabilities. However, drawing from theories of cultural evolution and social learning, we propose that robots may have limited influence in domains that require high degrees of "credibility"; here we focus on the automation of religious preachers as one such domain. Using a natural experiment in a recently automated Buddhist temple (Study 1) and a fully randomized experiment in a Taoist temple (Study 2), we consistently show that religious adherents perceive robot preachers-and the institutions which employ them-as less credible than human preachers. This lack of credibility explains reductions in religious commitment after people listen to robot (vs. human) preachers deliver sermons. Study 3 conceptually replicates this finding in an online experiment and suggests that religious elites require perceived minds (agency and patiency) to be credible, which is partly why robot preachers inspire less credibility than humans. Our studies support cultural evolutionary theories of religion and suggest that escalating religious automation may induce religious decline. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Religious Moderation In Youtube Content Pemuda Tersesat (Semiotic Analysis Of Habib Husain Ja'far Al-Haddar)

This research focuses on the emergence of messages in the media in the form of religious moderation which aims to provide teaching related to moderation knowledge to viewers who are experiencing a crisis in terms of understanding and implementing religious moderation such as intolerance towards the implementation of other religious worship in the current era. The aim of this research is to find out and understand the concept of religious moderation in Pemuda Tersesat content. The subject of this research is the Pemuda Tersesat YouTube channel. This research uses Rolland Barthes' semiotic analysis which includes denotation, connotation and myth. The data analysis technique uses qualitative descriptive. Data collection techniques use Library Research and Digital Research. The results of the research show that there is moderation in connotation, denotation and myth. The emergence of moderation varies in media by giving rise to the moderation that exists in today's society. As for religious moderation, in connotation, denotation and myth, there are values of moderation, understanding each other, respecting other people's beliefs, and doing justice to everyone. The emergence of religious moderation has become a middle way for various religious adherents as well as a solution so that every religious community does not have radical and intolerant views.

The determinants of voting for Republican congressional candidates in the Texas borderlands

AbstractObjectiveA shift of Latino voters to Republican Party candidates has been observed in recent years. Past research on presidential elections supports the idea that borderlands counties vote differently than other counties in borderlands states and tend to favor Democratic Party candidates. This study explores congressional voting patterns in the Texas borderlands.MethodsUsing county‐level data for Texas counties in 2010 and 2022, this study examines Republican congressional voting as a function of (1) borderlands cultural and economic context, (2) economic conditions, (3) social contact, and (4) religious adherence. We contribute to existing scholarship by proposing that there are three district border subregions.ResultsOverall, this study finds increased levels of support for Republican congressional candidates in the borderlands region. However, when subregions are compared, those counties with economic linkages to Mexico and rural Tejano counties are more likely to vote for Democratic Party candidates in 2010 and 2022. The West Texas borderlands region, however, is no longer distinctive from other Texas counties in terms of voting patterns in 2022.ConclusionVoters in the predominantly Latino Texas borderlands are increasingly voting for Republican congressional candidates suggesting a change in partisan attachment. The effects of foreign‐born arrivals and rising economic optimism in the borderlands may lead to more voting for Republican candidates. However, current economic realities and linkages as well as past social and political marginalization may continue to make borderlands voters distinct.

Muslim converts as a heuristic device for postsecular thinking: agonism as an alternative approach

AbstractThe public resurgence of religious adherence in the West remains one of the defining qualities of this century. If secularisation theory can be understood to articulate the inevitable secularisation of post-enlightenment European societies, religious converts may be understood to epitomise some of the theory’s failings. Through a narrative-ethnographic investigation into the identity configurations and educational experiences of fifteen millennial (born between 1981 and 1996) Muslim converts, my doctoral research indicates that these converts tend to construct deeply religious identities, characterised by scriptural literalism. Set within the backdrop of an educational context that some perceive as increasingly censorious, these convert Muslims provide a heuristic device with which to examine the contested public spaces in which religious subjectivity can be expressed. This paper will bring literature challenging the securitisation agenda in education, into conversation with theories resistant to the impulse to seek consensus in social and educational debate. Advocating for more agonistic approaches to education, I will present examples from my data that warn of the ways in which ‘hardened’ secular and liberal biases may contribute towards an unmooring of the pluralistic endeavour. Located within contemporary debates about the importance of religion as a discursive aspect of modernity, the chilling of free speech and the place of transgressive thought, the paper encourages an expansion of opportunities to disagree.

Facing Challenges of Discrimination Against Local Religious Beliefs in Indonesia

Discrimination against local religious followers in Indonesia remains a recurring issue. Local religions are regarded as beliefs and have not yet been legally recognized as religions. However, adherents of local religions should have the same rights as followers of official religions, without any discrimination. This demonstrates that the government has not fully succeeded in safeguarding the rights of local religious followers and providing them with the expected legal protection as stipulated in the legislation. This research aims to analyze various forms of discrimination and protection, referring to both national and international legal frameworks. The qualitative method, specifically literature review, is employed in this study, gathering data from diverse written sources such as laws, Constitutional Court decisions, international conventions, Article 1945 of the Constitution, as well as relevant cases concerning discrimination against local religions. The research analyzes and connects this information to discuss issues related to local religions in Indonesia. Several challenges are encountered, including the implementation of Constitutional Court decisions regarding legal recognition of belief systems, which have not fully met the needs of local religious followers. The religion column in identity cards (KTP) does not appropriately accommodate local religious adherents, as the implementation regulations still differentiate between religion and belief. Furthermore, a specific case in this research pertains to an incident that occurred in 2021, involving three children who are adherents of the Jehovah's Witness faith. This case exemplifies the discrimination faced by Jehovah's Witness followers and represents the challenges of recognizing local religious beliefs in Indonesia. This research suggests the need for encouragement from various sectors, including the government and society, to foster tolerance and acceptance of differences in Indonesia, thereby realizing Article 28E paragraph 2 of the Constitution as a fundamental guarantee of legal protection against discrimination towards minority religious groups.

Konsep Etika Sosial dalam Pandangan Ketuhanan Jean-Luc Marion di Era Postmodern

This research delves explicitly into and elaborates on the concept of social ethics through the eyes of Jean-Luc Marion's concept of divinity. Through this research, the author understood the contribution of Marion's theory regarding the human face as an icon in social lives during the postmodern era. In order to get the results from the research, a qualitative approach to the literature study was used. The results show that Marion's ideas complete the concept of social ethics characteristics, which can formulate ethics. Marion offers to live icon relations and reject idol relations in social lives because icon relations are relevant for eliminating truth claims (God) within the framework of displaying the character of religious adherents that are inclusive, hospitable, and constructive actions appreciative of each of the characteristics of the various definitions and concepts of divinity. Icon relations live the values of inclusiveness, accepting and being open to plural truth (definition and concept of God), and viewing truth as relative. Furthermore, Marion's understanding of human relations with humans speaks phenomenologically and is normative. Human relations refer to individual awareness that the responses in living together are ethical orders that speak through faces (icon), and the context of agape is also present. Ethical orders and agape will always burden the individual when every time he is faced with the face (icon) of another being.

Analysis of Behavioral Risk of HIV/AIDS Transmission Based on Plan Behavior Theory (TPB) in Adolescents

Supervision of students is carried out together with educators and parents because the learning process can reduce juvenile delinquency, including drug abuse and the spread of HIV/AIDS, so with the educational process, some students who have the potential to behave positively will become examples, icons or ambassadors for each other, in school. This research analyzes risk factors for HIV/AIDS transmission in adolescents based on knowledge, attitude, gender, and socio-economic status. The type of research used is observational research with a Cross-Sectional Study design. This type of research is based on collecting and analyzing data in numerical form, namely quantitative research with a sample size of 187 teenage students at SMA Negeri 1 Limboto, Gorontalo Regency, consisting of class 10, class 11th, and 12th grades. Research results show that there is a relationship between knowledge and risk behavior for HIV/AIDS transmission in adolescents (p-value 0.025 < 0.05), there is a relationship between attitude and risk behavior for HIV/AIDS transmission in adolescents (p-value 0.036 < 0, 05), there is a relationship between religious adherence and risk behavior for HIV/AIDS transmission in adolescents (p-value 0.013 < 0.05). The research conclusion is that knowledge, attitudes, and religious observance are related to the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission based on the Plan Behavior theory in adolescents.

HIV/AIDS Risky Behavior Model for LGBT Youth in the Gorontalo Province

Context: The behavior model for preventing HIV/AIDS transmission in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth can contain HIV/AIDS information in this population. Objective: According to Planned Behavior Theory (PBT), human growth within different social environments may gain further information on various issues. This information can be the basis of their behavioral beliefs, social demands of essential others (normative beliefs), and obstacles that can prevent them from showing certain behaviors (control beliefs). These factors can influence intention and behavior. This study aims to develop a model for HIV/AIDS risk-related behavior among LGBT youth based on PBT. Methods: This was an observational study using a cross-sectional approach. The modeling used the Structural Equation Model (SEM) pathway through the AMOS 8.50 software application. The variables in this study are internal factors, such as religious obedience, knowledge, beliefs, intention, and risky behavior. Participants: This study occurred in Gorontalo Province with 200 LGBT youths with risky behaviors. Results: Risk behavior modeling results of LGBT youths in Gorontalo; Religious adherence affects risk behavior through intention. Overall, research results from the study using the PBT approach emphasize that religious obedience does not directly affect the behavioral variables but rather beliefs and intentions. Conclusion: HIV/AIDS prevention programs for LGBT youth should focus on religious activities.

Rethinking ritual: how rituals made our world and how they could save it★

AbstractIn this Henry Myers Lecture, I summarize several decades of collaborative research on the role of ritual in group bonding and co‐operation, ranging from psychology experiments in university laboratories to field research among indigenous groups, and from surveys with armed revolutionaries to extended interviews with religious adherents. This body of work is helping to clarify the mechanisms by which social cohesion and prosocial behaviour are generated in a variety of groups, such as mothers experiencing traumatic births, football fans suffering defeat at crucial matches in Brazil and Australia, and Muslim fundamentalists in Indonesia contemplating insults to Islam in faraway conflicts. These findings also shed light on changes in ritual life from the palaeolithic to the first farmers and from archaic states to the first moralizing religions. In keeping with the forward‐looking theme of the 2022 RAI conference, I consider the implications of these findings for various practical problems facing humanity today, such as how to reduce crime and to prevent violent extremism and how to foster more inclusive forms of leadership and motivate action on environmental issues.

Wrestling with Reductionism in Racial and Cultural Analytic Discourse

Developing a respectful inquiry with our patients will reveal that there is not a simple chain of causation between their race or culture and their personality problems or symptomatology. In addition to the patient’s lifelong experiences with racism and bigotry, factors such as parental milieu, education, economic security, and degree of religious adherence, are major determinative factors in psychic and personality development. Against the pressure of our current socio-political environment, which has awakened the influence of these often-overlooked variables, the analyst must strive to guard against any a priori assumptions based on the patient’s membership in any of these categories. Therapists who share a similar background or identity as their patient should be cautious about over-identifying or assuming they have an increased likelihood of understanding the patient. Such assumptions of similarity may be countertransference wishes that might interfere with analytic inquiry. The interpersonal technique of inquiry will be suggested as one path toward discovering the patient’s unique individuality as a counterpoint to the therapist’s tendency to generalize.