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Guardians of Pluralism in Gumeng Village: The Significance of Cetho Temple in Facilitating Religious Moderation

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Muryati Muryati Muryati1, *, Yusak Setianto1, Allen Jordi Ibrani1, Rudianto Rudianto1, Hendra Gunarto1
1Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Bethel, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: muryati@sttbi.ac.id
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Muryati Muryati Muryati
Available Online 16 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-424-2_50How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Pluralism; Cetho Temple; Religious Moderation
Abstract

Indonesia known for many cultures and religions, making religious moderation very important for social peace and stability. Gumeng Village in Karanganyar Regency is a place for tourists with much religious and cultural variety. This study looks into understanding religious moderation in the local area, focusing on how different faiths get along, the role of Cetho Temple in community life, and how Gumeng residents deal with outside cultural influences. The research uses a descriptive qualitative method with case study approach. Data came from focus group discussions (FGDs) with two groups of 12 people each. People had to meet certain criteria: a) born and living in Gumeng Village, b) active in local youth group, c) willing to join FGDs at agreed times. Findings show that harmony among religions in Gumeng Village shows up in everyday social activities and no long-lasting religious conflicts. This is mainly due to values from ancestors, guidance from parents, and teachings from religious leaders. Cetho Temple is also important as it helps people interact in ways that support religious moderation. Even though there are outside cultural influences because it is a tourist site, Gumeng Village has kept its traditional wisdom well.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of The 3rd International Conference on Christian and Inter-Religious Studies (ICC-IRS 2024)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
16 June 2025
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978-2-38476-424-2
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2352-5398
DOI
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