MULTIKULTURALISME DALAM KEHIDUPAN ANTAR UMAT BERAGAMA BERBASIS NILAI KEARIFAN LOCAL (STUDY PADA MASYARAKAT KELURAHAN PASAR UJUNG KABUPATEN KEPAHIANG)

Abstract

Pasar Ujung village is located in Kepahiang Regency, Bengkulu Province which has three religion communities namely Muslim, Christian and Buddhist. Religious diversity in the Pasar Ujung village gives birth to a condition of a multicultural society. This article aims to reveal the role of local wisdom in inter religious life in Pasar Ujung Kepahiang District. This research uses qualitative research methods with a descriptive approach. Based on the results of the study, it was found that there are three values of lokal wisdom that are the glue of the Pasar Ujung village community.  The three values of wisdom are mutual help and support, a sense of brotherhood and mutual respect and respect. In addition to the value of local wisdom, there is also the life philosopy of the Pasar Ujung village community. The philoshopy is “Sehasen” which means agreed, aligned, harmonious, safe, and peaceful in determining all policies. The religious diversity in the Pasar Ujung village is the hallnark of the Pasar Ujung village and distinguishes it from other villages.