Published date: Nov 19 2024

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 1st International Conference on Creative Design, Business and Society (1st ICCDBS) 2023

Pages: 427–438

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v9i32.17455

Banu Prasetyobanu.prasetyo-2023@fisip.unair.ac.idAirlangga University

Ni Wayan SuarminiInstitut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Tri WidyastutiInstitut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Niken PrasetyawatiInstitut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Lienggar RahadiantinoInstitut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Interfaith dialogue is crucial in a diverse country like Indonesia, where misunderstandings often arise among religious followers. Such misunderstandings have sometimes led to religiously motivated conflicts. Effective interreligious communication can mitigate these issues. While there are inherent creedal differences, mutual understanding is key to fostering peaceful relationships between religious groups. This study aims to delve deep into the intricacies of interreligious communication. One significant problem is the communication gap between religious communities, which can escalate tensions. Recent studies suggest that disputes often arise from misinterpretations of one religion’s teachings by members of another faith, driven by their own theological perspectives. Experts advocate for interreligious communication as a pathway to religious moderation. This research uses a YouTube video from Deddy Corbuzier’s channel, featuring dialogues between Leonardo (Onad), Habib Jafar, and Pastor Yerry Pattinasarani, to explore the nuances of communication between Islam and Protestant Christianity, the two predominant religions in Indonesia. The study will focus on two main aspects: a content analysis to understand the communication patterns, and a philosophical examination of the theological discourse. By leveraging digital media, this research hopes to promote a contemporary form of religious moderation, inspiring the youth to bridge religious divides and prevent future conflicts.

Keywords: Islam, interreligious, Christian, digital, communication

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