Faisal Amir Munthe

Implementation Of Religious Moderation In Economic Development and Village Community Empowerment

Introduction

Implementation of religious moderation in economic development and village community empowerment. Explore religious moderation's strategic role in sustainable village economic development & community empowerment, fostering tolerance, justice & social cohesion.

Abstract

This research discusses the strategic role of religious moderation in supporting populist economic development and village community empowerment. Religious moderation, which emphasizes the values of balance, tolerance, and justice, contributes to creating social cohesion which is an important foundation for inclusive and sustainable village development. Through a qualitative approach with a literature study method, this research examines scientific literature and policy documents to understand the relationship between moderate religious values and village socio-economic dynamics. The results show that the implementation of religious moderation encourages collective participation, strengthens social capital, and facilitates cross-group cooperation in economic activities such as cooperatives, MSMEs, and BUMDes. Case studies in various villages show that religious forums, mutual cooperation activities, and education on the value of tolerance can increase solidarity and local economic productivity. Thus, religious moderation is not only relevant as a theological concept, but also as a practical approach to strengthen the capacity of village communities. This research recommends mainstreaming religious moderation in village development policies through collaboration between the government, religious leaders, and civil society to create peaceful, prosperous, and independent villages.

Review

This paper addresses a highly pertinent and timely topic concerning the integration of religious moderation into grassroots economic development and community empowerment, particularly within village contexts. The abstract clearly articulates a novel perspective, positing religious moderation not merely as a theological concept but as a pragmatic framework crucial for fostering inclusive and sustainable rural growth. By emphasizing values such as balance, tolerance, and justice, the research highlights a compelling pathway for creating social cohesion, which is an undeniable prerequisite for effective community-led development initiatives. Utilizing a qualitative approach grounded in a comprehensive literature study of scientific literature and policy documents, the research aims to bridge the understanding between moderate religious values and socio-economic dynamics at the village level. The findings are particularly insightful, demonstrating that the implementation of religious moderation actively promotes collective participation, strengthens vital social capital, and facilitates cross-group cooperation within economic ventures like cooperatives, MSMEs, and BUMDes. The abstract's mention of insights drawn from case studies in various villages, indicating increased solidarity and local economic productivity through religious forums and mutual cooperation, further underscores the practical applicability and empirical relevance of the research's assertions. The study's conclusion that religious moderation serves as a practical approach for strengthening community capacity is a significant contribution to both development studies and the sociology of religion. The recommendations are particularly actionable, advocating for the mainstreaming of religious moderation into village development policies through collaborative efforts involving government bodies, religious leaders, and civil society organizations. This holistic recommendation suggests a robust framework for achieving the stated goal of peaceful, prosperous, and independent villages, offering a valuable blueprint for policymakers and practitioners seeking integrated development strategies.

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