COVID-19: EMERGENCY RECOVERY OF POST-PANDEMIC RELIGIOUS MODERATION IN KOTAWARINGIN LAMA SUB-DISTRICT

Abstract

This study was conducted to analyze religious moderation that occurred in the post-COVID-19 period. The downturn that occurred during COVID-19 made people's mentality and wisdom sharpened in responding to the condition. Habits for 2-3 years such as worshiping at home, listening to lectures from home, avoiding crowds, eliminating religious activities carried out online. This condition is a problem for the emergence of efforts to address the new normal as it is today. This study used qualitative research methods through observation and interviews. With several provisions such as age and competency background, the target of this research is the community in Kotawaringin Lama Sub-district from various circles. This study took place for 10 days, from April 19, 2023 to April 29, 2023. Based on the results of the interviews, it can be concluded that there is a new atmosphere in the post-COVID-19 period that needs more getting used to, there are more or less unfamiliar feelings, the emergence of new challenges in carrying out worship, and there is something missing in every moment. Post-COVID-19 became a moment to increase a moderate attitude in religion. All activities carried out after COVID-19 with protocols according to government recommendations. Freedom in religious activities after COVID-19 is different before COVID-19 because it is protocol-free. This is a recovery effort that must be addressed with moderation.