Personification of Religious Elite, Political Behavior and Identity Politics: A Profile of Regional Elections in Indonesia

Azizah, Nurul

doi:10.32996/ijahs.2023.3.1.4

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“…Cholil argues that the government's religious moderation policy may run counter to freedom of religion or expression and overlook weaknesses in the governance of religion [24]. Rofiah et al highlight the influence of liberalism on Islam and suggest strengthening the scholarly system of Islam through religious moderation to prevent extremism and liberalism [25]. Azizah analyzes the role of religious elites and identity politics in regional elections, emphasizing the need to prevent identity politics from undermining national unity [26].…”

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Analysis of the Influence of Legal, Social, and Political Factors on Religious Freedom in Indonesia

Harsya,

Mokodenseho,

Silaban

et al. 2024

WSLHR

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This research investigates the influence of legal, political, and social factors on religious freedom in Indonesia through a quantitative analysis. A sample of 150 participants was surveyed, and a structural equation model was employed to examine the relationships between these factors and their impact on perceptions of religious freedom. The results reveal significant positive associations between legal awareness, political dynamics, social attitudes, and religious freedom. The study contributes valuable insights for policymakers, legal practitioners, and advocacy groups seeking to enhance religious freedom in Indonesia

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Section: Political Structuresmentioning

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Analysis of the Influence of Legal, Social, and Political Factors on Religious Freedom in Indonesia

Harsya,

Mokodenseho,

Silaban

et al. 2024

WSLHR

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“…Religion significantly influences the results of regional head elections in Indonesia (Aspinall et al, 2011;Jafar, 2022;Azizah, 2023). Political parties often use religion in their campaign tactics, and religious narratives are used as a populist strategy to mobilize voters (Assyaukanie, 2019).…”

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Congregational Morning Prayer Movement: A Political Movement or a Spiritual Movement?

Nasution,

Hardiyanto,

Indainanto

et al. 2023

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The congregational morning prayer movement in Indonesia aims to promote the importance of prayer and build a sense of community among Muslims. However, the emergence of the phenomenon of the morning prayer movement in the congregation occurred ahead of the North Sumatra Governor Election in Medan City, Indonesia. It is important to understand how the morning prayer movement in congregation is a spiritual movement or an identity politics movement. This study used a qualitative research method with a desk research approach. Primary data were obtained from reports, documents, websites, and various sources from previous studies. Analysis techniques were through data reduction, data presentation becomes conclusion. The study results show that the morning prayer movement in congregation gathers a spiritual momentum capable of moving individuals to form a brotherhood and to thus forge unity. This movement encourages the emergence of views about individual involvement capable of building emotional closeness, which is the culmination of human relations. In political situations, this movement is used as a method of approach to building emotional brotherhood and unity in building realizing political goals. Regional head candidate pairs make this movement a form of presenting themselves as leaders with emotional closeness towards Muslims. The intensity of carrying out the morning prayer movement in the congregation can influence one’s decision to choose. It must be admitted that identity political sentiment through the morning prayer movement in the congregation has clearly had a broad impact on social and political life in Indonesia.

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God and the Ballot Box: How Electoral Candidates Use Religion in Election Campaign in Bangladesh

Hossain

2024

Journal of Asian and African Studies

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This study aims to analyze how and why politicians and political parties exploit religion in election campaigns in postmilitary regimes of Bangladesh. In addition, this article explores the sociopolitical implications of employing religion during electoral campaigns. In recent years, religion has played an increasingly important role in Bangladesh politics as political parties have sought to mobilize voters and gain the support of religious leaders and groups. This study uses three theoretical frameworks: rational choice theory, the legitimacy crisis, and identity politics to unveil the reasons for using religious symbols and norms in election campaigns. Through robust content analysis using secondary sources and in-depth interviews, the study argues that political parties use religion not only to overcome legitimacy crises but also to present themselves as the protectors of Islam in Bangladesh. The article also argues that political parties exploit religious tradition to align themselves with Muslim identity politics. Religion in election campaigns has negative consequences in society and politics. It intensifies the contributing factors of political polarization, violence against religious minorities, and undermining democratic credentials. The significance of this study is that it provides a pathway for researching the using religions in voting campaigns in Bangladesh.

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Personification of Religious Elite, Political Behavior and Identity Politics: A Profile of Regional Elections in Indonesia

Cited by 4 publications

References 28 publications

Analysis of the Influence of Legal, Social, and Political Factors on Religious Freedom in Indonesia

Analysis of the Influence of Legal, Social, and Political Factors on Religious Freedom in Indonesia

Congregational Morning Prayer Movement: A Political Movement or a Spiritual Movement?

God and the Ballot Box: How Electoral Candidates Use Religion in Election Campaign in Bangladesh

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