PERANAN FORUM KOMUNIKASI PEMUDA LINTAS AGAMA DALAM MEMPERTAHANKAN TOLERANSI ANTAR UMAT BERAGAMA DI KOTA SINGKAWANG

Abstract

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to find out the program, the program process can be carried out, the
driving factors and inhibition of the Interfaith Youth Communication Forum (FKPELA) in
maintaining tolerance between religious people in Singkawang City, as well as a picture of tolerance
between religious people in the community in Singkawang City. This research is qualitative research
using descriptive methods. Source of this research data is the members and chairmen of FKPELA as
well as the community in Singkawang City. Data is obtained through observation, interviews, and
through secondary data. The results of this study show that the FKPELA program in maintaining
tolerance is a declaration of unity and diversity of peace, interfaith dialogue, friendship with
religious institutions, statements of attitudes and commemorating national holidays. The process of
implementing the program there is an FKPELA program that is carried out per year, monthly and
carried out according to the situation and conditions. Collaborating with several religious
institutions, interfaith youth and religious leaders and religious leaders in Singkawang City.
Supporting factors are the strong sense of desire from the members, the existence of an activity plan,
the support of the community and the Singkawang City government, inhibiting factors, namely the
facilities and secretariat have not supported, lack of sense of responsibility of members, determine
the role and responsibility of each member in the activities and lack of funding that is owned. The
picture of tolerance between religious people in Singkawang City can be seen that people continue
to live in harmony, tolerance and side by side even though they have different backgrounds,
especially religions, accept each other's differences and learn something from others, and cooperate
with each other to succeed religious activities such as maintaining order and security for religious
people who are carrying out the holiday.
Keywords: FKPELA Singkawang, Tolerance Between Religious People, Youth