The function of Interfaith Forum (FKUB) in The Social System Of Interfaith Tolerance Establishment in West Pasaman Regency

Abstract

This article is about creating tolerance among followers of different religions at the district level. Interfaith Forum (FKUB) ranging from national to district level was established by the government after the reform (2006) to create harmony among religious communities in Indonesia. This policy is a joint policy of the Minister of Religious Affairs and Minister of Home Affairs based on the view that the religious conflicts that occur can be controlled by facilitating communication between different religious leaders. This article will present the results of research on the function of FKUB to create tolerance among people in the regency of West Pasaman, which consists of different religions. The focus of research is on activities that were carried out to maintain harmony among people in the regency of West Pasaman. By using qualitative research data and Functional Structural Theory, this article will show that to create harmony among religious people in West Pasaman FKUB perform various activities namely investigation and mediation. Furthermore, this article describes the investigation that has been done and its effect on the creation of harmony of religious life. By playing the role of investigation and mediation, West Pasaman FKUB occupies an integration position in the social system of religious tolerance establishment in Pasaman Barat Regency and plays a role as a guardian of interreligious harmony. Besides, that will be shown in this article, FKUB West Pasaman contribute safety valve function in maintaining security stability in West Pasaman District