Harmonious Social Religion of the Community of Oehani Village, Kec. South Amanuban, South Central Timor District, East Nusa Tenggara

Abstract

This research was conducted to dig up information and understand more deeply about the existing socio-religious harmony and what factors influence the maintenance of this social harmony. This research uses a phenomenological approach with research subjects that are determined purposefully. The results of the study show that there are several important factors that support the creation of social-religious harmony, namely local wisdom that is passed down from generation to generation in maintaining social-religious harmony, where local wisdom values such as mutual cooperation, deliberation, mutual help, and the tradition of puah manus, which symbolizes respect for others. Another factor is social interaction in joint activities with the Oehani Village community, where people of different religions often hold joint activities and invite one another to traditional and religious events. In addition, kinship and family relations and religious awareness among the people of Oehani Village promote mutual living in harmony. The combination of these factors forms a harmonious and tolerant environment among religious communities. To maintain the creation of social-religious harmony in Oehani Village, it is necessary to continue to preserve and develop existing local wisdom and increase social interaction in religious activities and other social activities.

 Key Word: Harmony, social harmony, social harmony of religion