"Open Minded" dan Paradox Toleransi.

Summary

The speaker reflects on their evolving views about open-mindedness in Indonesia and how increased openness hasn't led to the societal improvement they once envisioned. They recount the controversy over a viral video where they discussed religious questions, only for parts to be taken out of context. The speaker also addresses the paradox of people who claim to be open-minded but act intolerant towards differing beliefs. Drawing on philosophical theories of tolerance, they emphasize the need for true mutual respect and highlight the importance of understanding diverse perspectives without resorting to judgment or aggression.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker initially believed that an increase in open-mindedness among Indonesians would lead to a more tolerant and understanding society.
• 📚 They reflect on their past thoughts during high school in the early 2000s about the positive impact of open-mindedness on the nation.
• 🔥 The speaker's content about their spiritual journey and belief in a single God went viral, especially on TikTok, where a short clip was shared widely.
• 🗣️ The viral clip was taken out of context, leading to misunderstandings and aggressive reactions from some viewers who felt triggered or offended by the idea of multiple religions.
• 🤔 The speaker expresses confusion over the reactions, as they did not intend to attack or belittle anyone's beliefs in the original content.
• 👥 They mention receiving positive comments from various religious backgrounds, indicating a shared appreciation for different perspectives and experiences.
• 😓 The speaker is disappointed by the aggressive and intolerant behavior of some individuals who claim to be open-minded yet attack others for their beliefs.
• 📚 They reference theories about tolerance, suggesting that tolerant societies should not tolerate intolerance and that there should be limits to tolerance.
• 🌐 The speaker calls for a better understanding of tolerance, emphasizing the importance of respecting individual choices and lifestyles, regardless of whether they align with one's own beliefs.
• 📖 They conclude by encouraging viewers to learn from the discussion and to reflect on what it means to be truly open-minded and tolerant.

Q & A

What was the speaker's initial belief about open-mindedness in Indonesia?

The speaker initially believed that as more Indonesians became open-minded, the country would improve, leading to greater tolerance and understanding among people.

What content did the speaker create a year ago, and why is it significant?

The speaker created a video titled 'If there's only one God, why are there many religions?' This content became one of their most popular and 'everlasting' videos, as it continues to receive comments and views. It was significant because it reflected their spiritual journey and how they found peace in their beliefs.

What specific verse from the Quran did the speaker mention, and how did it impact them?

The speaker mentioned finding peace through Quran verse Al-Maidah 48, which provided them with a sense of tranquility and helped answer their questions about God and religion.

How did the speaker's original video become viral again on TikTok?

The video went viral on TikTok because someone cut and uploaded a short portion where the speaker questioned why there were many religions if there's only one God. This part, taken out of context, sparked widespread engagement but gave a misleading impression of the speaker’s beliefs.

How did the speaker feel about the comment comparing 'one God, many religions' to 'one answer, multiple choice options'?

The speaker found this comparison unhelpful and confusing, as it didn't address the depth of their original question and only added to their confusion.

What made the speaker appreciate the positive comments on their original content?

The speaker appreciated the positive comments, particularly those from people of different faiths, as they shared diverse perspectives on the same spiritual topic, creating a sense of unity and mutual understanding.

What issues did the speaker face after creating their original content?

The speaker faced aggression and attacks from certain individuals who felt triggered or offended by the content, despite it being a personal spiritual experience that didn’t attack or criticize any group.

Why did the speaker feel confused by the reactions of some people who identified as 'open-minded'?

The speaker was confused because individuals who identified as 'open-minded' were acting intolerantly by attacking the speaker’s beliefs, which contradicted the very essence of being open-minded and tolerant.

What philosophical concept does the speaker reference to discuss tolerance, and how does it apply to their situation?

The speaker references Karl Popper's theory of tolerance, particularly the idea that a tolerant society should not tolerate intolerance. They also mention John Rawls' opposing view, which suggests tolerance should be extended to everyone, including the intolerant. The speaker uses this to reflect on how different groups react to each other's beliefs.

What final message does the speaker convey regarding tolerance and open-mindedness?

The speaker emphasizes that people should respect others' choices, whether religious or non-religious, and avoid labeling everyone with differing views as intolerant. True open-mindedness should mean allowing others to live by their beliefs as long as they do not harm or interfere with others.

Outlines

00:00

🤔 Reflections on Open-Mindedness in Indonesia

The speaker reflects on their thoughts during high school, believing that a more open-minded society in Indonesia would lead to greater tolerance and understanding. However, despite the rise in self-proclaimed open-minded individuals, the reality hasn't matched their expectations. The speaker introduces their content series, hoping it benefits both themselves and their audience. They share their journey, recalling a popular video they made a year ago that discussed spiritual questions, like 'If there's only one God, why are there many religions?' This video has remained relevant and sparked discussions, especially on TikTok, where parts of it were taken out of context.

05:02

📱 Viral Content and Misunderstandings

The speaker's video gained renewed attention when a portion of it was taken out of context on TikTok, where only the question about God and multiple religions was shown without the speaker's explanation. This led to confusion, with many viewers misinterpreting the speaker's stance as non-religious. Some TikTok users responded with comments like 'If there’s only one answer, why are there multiple choices?', which the speaker found unhelpful and misleading. Despite the misunderstandings, they accept that some may find these comments clever, even if they don't provide meaningful answers.

10:04

🌍 Positive Engagement and Unexpected Backlash

Despite the confusion, the speaker highlights the positive responses from viewers of different faiths, including Muslims, Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists, who shared their perspectives in the comments. This diversity of opinions brought the speaker a sense of warmth and appreciation. However, they also mention a group of individuals who felt triggered by the content, expressing aggressive comments. These commenters, despite claiming to be open-minded and non-religious, attacked the speaker for sharing their spiritual beliefs, which confused the speaker since they never insulted or undermined any group in the video.

🧠 The Paradox of Open-Mindedness and Intolerance

The speaker questions the inconsistency of those who identify as open-minded yet show intolerance towards religious individuals. They draw parallels between these individuals and the radical groups they often criticize, noting that both sides exhibit the same desire to impose their views on others. This realization leads the speaker to recall Karl Popper’s theory from 'The Open Society and Its Enemies,' where Popper argued that a tolerant society shouldn't tolerate the intolerant. This sparks a philosophical exploration of how tolerance has its limits, and the importance of balancing freedom with respect for differing beliefs.

🎵 Respecting Personal Choices in Faith and Expression

The speaker shares an example of a group of religious students who were ridiculed for choosing not to listen to music, a decision rooted in their beliefs. This incident made the speaker angry, as it exemplified the lack of respect for personal choices, even in matters of faith. The speaker stresses that true freedom of expression includes the right to abstain from certain activities, such as music or public speech, without being judged. They conclude that the fight for tolerance should not erase the individuality and beliefs of others, emphasizing the importance of respecting differences.

💡 Defining Intolerance in a Tolerant Society

The speaker reiterates that the challenge lies in identifying what constitutes intolerance. They argue that the fight against intolerance should not involve targeting people based on their religious beliefs but rather opposing those who infringe upon others' freedoms. Whether a person follows a strict religious code or chooses a secular lifestyle, these are personal choices that should not be attacked. The speaker warns against lumping all differing views into a single category of intolerance, which undermines the effort to create a truly inclusive society. They urge their audience to reflect on this complexity as a collective learning experience.

Keywords

💡Open-minded

Being open-minded refers to being willing to consider new ideas and perspectives, regardless of one's pre-existing beliefs. In the video, the speaker initially believed that more people in Indonesia becoming open-minded would lead to greater tolerance and understanding among people of different faiths or perspectives. However, he expresses disappointment that, despite the increasing number of self-proclaimed open-minded individuals, intolerance still exists.

💡Tolerance

Tolerance is the ability to accept and respect different opinions, beliefs, and practices without prejudice. It is a central theme of the video, as the speaker contrasts the idea of tolerance with the behavior of some individuals who claim to be open-minded but fail to respect others' religious beliefs or non-beliefs. The speaker emphasizes that true tolerance should mean accepting others' choices, whether they are religious or not.

💡Religion

Religion plays a critical role in the video, particularly in the context of the speaker's personal spiritual journey. The speaker recounts his experience of questioning why there are many religions if there is only one God and how he found peace through his faith in Islam. He reflects on how his beliefs were misconstrued on social media, sparking negative reactions from some users who did not share his perspective.

💡Al-Ma'idah 48

Al-Ma'idah 48 is a verse from the Quran that the speaker found to be a source of spiritual comfort and answers to his questions about religious diversity. He cites this verse as a pivotal moment in his journey of faith. The verse represents the speaker's belief that the Quran provided him with clarity and peace, which became a major point of discussion in his viral video.

💡Viral content

The term 'viral content' refers to media that spreads rapidly across social platforms, often garnering widespread attention. In the video, the speaker mentions how a clip from one of his previous videos went viral on TikTok, but the message was taken out of context. This led to misunderstandings and negative reactions, showing how viral content can sometimes misrepresent the original intention of the creator.

💡Aggressiveness

Aggressiveness in this context refers to the hostile and confrontational behavior exhibited by some individuals in response to the speaker's content. The speaker expresses confusion and frustration at being attacked for sharing his personal spiritual journey, especially by people who claim to be open-minded but act aggressively toward beliefs different from their own.

💡Intolerance

Intolerance is the unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviors different from one's own. A significant part of the video deals with the speaker's critique of individuals who, despite considering themselves open-minded, display intolerance toward religious beliefs. He points out the irony of how some atheists or non-believers show the same level of intolerance that they criticize in religious individuals.

💡Personal journey

The personal journey refers to the speaker's spiritual and philosophical exploration of religion, belief in God, and how he reconciled these ideas. His video describes his journey from questioning religion to finding peace through Islamic teachings, which became a point of discussion and controversy in the public sphere, particularly on social media.

💡Freedom of expression

Freedom of expression is the right to express one’s opinions and beliefs without censorship or restraint. The speaker touches on this concept when discussing how people should respect the rights of others to express their religious or non-religious views without ridicule. He criticizes those who use freedom of expression to attack others' beliefs rather than fostering constructive dialogue.

💡Karl Popper's tolerance paradox

The tolerance paradox, proposed by philosopher Karl Popper, suggests that unlimited tolerance can lead to the destruction of tolerance itself if intolerant groups are not held in check. The speaker refers to Popper's theory to explain why society should not tolerate intolerant behavior, even from groups that claim to be open-minded. This concept is used to discuss the limits of tolerance and how to handle individuals or groups that attempt to impose their beliefs on others.

Highlights

The speaker initially believed that if more Indonesians became open-minded, society would improve, with increased tolerance and understanding among people.

Despite a growing number of people claiming to be open-minded, the speaker is disappointed to find that reality does not match their expectations.

The speaker reflects on the viral success of a past video titled, 'If There’s Only One God, Why Are There Many Religions?' which continues to resonate with viewers.

In the viral video, the speaker shared their personal spiritual journey, explaining how reading the Quran, specifically Al-Maidah 48, brought them peace.

A section of the video was taken out of context and shared on TikTok, creating confusion and leading viewers to misunderstand the speaker's message as questioning religion or God.

The speaker critiques a popular response in the comments, 'If there’s only one answer, why are there multiple-choice questions?' and explains how it fails to address deeper spiritual questions.

The speaker expresses confusion about why they are being attacked by individuals who identify as open-minded, especially since their content didn’t aim to offend anyone.

The speaker highlights the contradiction between claiming to be open-minded and being intolerant of others' beliefs, calling out this hypocrisy.

The speaker introduces Karl Popper's theory of tolerance, which argues that a tolerant society should not tolerate intolerance, warning that unchecked tolerance can destroy tolerance itself.

They contrast this with John Rawls' perspective, which argues that tolerant societies should also tolerate intolerance, adding nuance to the discussion on tolerance.

The speaker reflects on how individuals who identify as atheists or non-religious sometimes display the same intolerance they criticize in religious groups.

They emphasize that true tolerance means respecting people's choices, whether religious or non-religious, as long as those beliefs don’t harm others.

The speaker shares an example of a group of students choosing not to listen to music as part of their religious practice, arguing that this choice should be respected rather than mocked or criticized.

They criticize the tendency to label certain behaviors as radical simply because they don’t align with mainstream norms, stressing the importance of respecting diverse ways of life.

The speaker concludes by encouraging a deeper understanding of tolerance, urging people to not lump all differing viewpoints into the 'intolerant' category, and to learn from these discussions.

Transcripts

halo warga sipil sekalian

dulu waktu sekolah masih SMA pertengahan

tahun 2000-an gue Sempat berpikir kalau

semakin banyak orang Indonesia yang open

minded maka negara ini akan semakin baik

orang-orang akan lebih toleran

orang-orang akan memahami satu sama lain

maka ya kondisi mungkin akan sedikit

lebih baik menurut gue waktu itu ketika

makin banyak orang yang benar-benar open

minded dan sekarang kan orang-orang yang

mengaku dirinya open minded semakin

bertambah bertambah dan bertambah gitu

kan tapi ya ternyata realitanya tidak

seperti yang gua bayangkan

Oke selamat datang di teman makan konten

yang menemani sarapan makan siang dan

makan malam anda Menemani tidur juga

bisa gitu semoga konten ini bisa jadi

sesuatu yang bermanfaat buat kita semua

bukan buat teman-teman doang tapi buat

gue juga gitu material

Oke gua mau cerita sedikit satu tahun

yang lalu gua buat sebuah konten yang

judulnya kalau cuman Ada Satu Tuhan

kenapa ada banyak agama dan ya konten

itu termasuk salah satu konten gua yang

paling rame dan Everlasting juga karena

masih ditonton orang sampai sekarang

kadang gua buka kolom komentar ternyata

masih ada orang yang komentar di video

itu intinya dari konten itu adalah gua

menceritakan perjalanan spiritual gua

halo

intinya ya itulah gue menceritakan

alasan gua kenapa Sampai detik ini gue

masih percaya dengan yang namanya Tuhan

dan agama dengan segala keburukan dan

kekurangan yang gue miliki gue juga

menceritakan bagaimana gua menemukan

kedamaian di situ dan bagaimana jawaban

atas pertanyaan gua ya singkat cerita

gua baca Alquran gua menemukan ayat

al-maidah 48 dan itu memberikan

ketenangan yang luar biasa buat gua

nah

belakangan ini konten itu jadi viral

lagi di platform yang beda yaitu di tik

tok Kenapa bisa viral karena ada

beberapa orang yang memotong

sekian detik part dari video itu

memasukkan ke tiktok dan kemudian di

komen banyak orang ditonton banyak orang

nah part yang dipotong adalah ketika gua

ngomong dulu waktu kecil gue sempat

bertanya Kalau tuhan cuman satu Kenapa

ada banyak agama lalu gua mencari tahu

jawabannya dan gue menemukan ayat

al-maidah 48 dan sekarang gua merasakan

kedamaian dan ketenangan nah part dulu

waktu kecilnya dipotong waktu gua

menemukan jawabannya juga dipotong jadi

yang di tiktok cuma muncul ketika gua

ngomong kalau cuman Ada Satu Tuhan

kenapa ada banyak agama

jadi kayak orang gak beragama dan gak

bertuhan gua

tapi ya sudahlah Nah selanjutnya gua

menemukan titik kolom komentar nih

banyak yang komen juga jawabannya ya

Kalau cuman ada satu jawaban Kenapa ada

pilihan ganda nah yang jawab kayak gitu

bukan satu dua orang ratusan orang pak

terus gua gara-gara kepala dong ini

korelasinya di mana ya

selain karena itu di luar konteks

kalaupun gua memang sampai sekarang

orangnya masih mencari definisi itu

masih mencari jawaban itu dan gue

bertanya kepada seseorang

Katakanlah si B gitu ya berada dalam

keraguan yang sangat besar

gua tidak bisa tidur karena gua bertanya

kalau cuma ada satu Tuhan kenapa ada

banyak agama lalu B menjawab Ya kalau

begitu juga kalau cuman ada satu jawaban

Kenapa ada pilihan ganda

gue tahu maksudnya tapi itu nggak solvi

nggak Keren nggak yang nggak malah bikin

gue bingung

Ya nggak gitu gitu

tapi ya sudahlah yang komen-komen

mungkin menurut mereka itu keren dan itu

sangat-sangat dalam ended atau apa kek

gua nggak tahu gua dan gua nggak mau

merusak kebahagiaan mereka juga jadi ya

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nah sebenarnya konten kali ini kita

nggak membahas yang itu ya karena itu

doang yang gua mau bahas adalah

hal yang terjadi setelah gua buat konten

itu

jujur itu salah satu konten favorit gua

dan penyebabnya adalah banyaknya komen

positif yang muncul di video tersebut

mau pengalaman orang lain cara orang

lain melihat hal yang sama tapi dengan

jalan yang berbeda dan lain sebagainya

dan salah satu yang bikin gue

benar-benar merasa hangat dan merasa

senang adalah yang komen bukan

temen-temen muslim doang gitu

teman-teman

Katolik Kristen Hindu Budha juga ikut

komen menurut cerita mereka

masing-masing dan kepercayaan mereka

masing-masing dan itu indah menurut gue

karena itu memberikan informasi yang

baru dan perspektif yang baru juga untuk

kita semua nah masalahnya adalah satu

ternyata nggak semua pihak senang dengan

konten itu ada beberapa orang gue

nyebutnya oknum yang karena nggak semua

akan jangan generalisir sesuatu tapi

kalau dalam satu

wadah ada terlalu banyak oknum ya agak

intinya kayak gitu lah ya Ada beberapa

oknum yang merasa konten gua itu

menyerah mereka

mentrigger mereka dan membuat mereka

mungkin merasa tersinggung dan gua nggak

tahu kenapa intinya dalam komen-komen

mereka mereka menunjukkan

agresivitas di sana gitu dan menyerang

gua

gue juga bingung

kok gue diserang atas pengalaman pribadi

gue ya maneh di konten itu gue nggak

menyinggung atau mendeskripsikan atau

merendahkan pihak manapun dan

orang-orang ini sebagian besar di dalam

komennya juga mengakui kalau mereka

tidak percaya Tuhan dan Agama apakah gue

sakit hati kesal marah nggak tapi

bingung bingung kenapa Karena gini

mereka-mereka ini

entah itu klaim sendiri ataupun sebutan

dari orang lain sebutan dari

internasional

pokoknya identik dengan ke open main

gitar nah

yang buat gue bingung adalah seharusnya

jadi seorang yang open minded lu being

toleran dong ya kan Tapi ketika lu

merasa tersinggung karena seseorang

meyakini kepercayaan yang dia miliki

atau meyakini kalau Tuhan itu ada

sementara dulu nggak Lantas apa yang

membedakan lu dengan kelompok-kelompok

yang lu benci itu kan cuma kuadran yang

berbeda jadinya dua hal yang sama di

sumbu yang berbeda ya kalau lu merasa

tidak suka dengan mereka karena mereka

lu anggap menindas lu atau tidak

menghargai pilihan untuk hidup yang lu

lakukan Seharusnya lu juga melakukan hal

yang sama dengan orang yang tidak

sepaham dengan lu atau orang yang

misalnya lu nggak beragama ya ada orang

yang beragama ya bukan berarti lu bisa

merendahkan orang yang beragama itu atau

merasa bisa menyerang orang yang

beragama itu sementara orang yang

beragama itu tidak menyerang ngerti kan

itu yang bikin gue bingung kenapa orang

open minded sama aja dengan orang

konservatif Kenapa orang-orang maupun

main di kok ya nggak ada bedanya dengan

orang-orang yang dicek radikal ya

sama-sama memaksakan kehendak dan

pikiran mereka untuk diterima orang lain

gitu tapi ya nggak semua balik lagi

Makanya gue bilang oknum tadi karena kan

gue juga kenal beberapa teman dekat yang

akustik ataupun atheis ya sangat-sangat

bisa agree itu di negeri Ya kan hal

kayak gini ini bikin gue ingin sebuah

teori-teori toleransi yang dibikin oleh

pupper jadi dia bikin sebuah buku tahun

30-an atau 40-an ya bukunya bagus Open

Society and it's enemis jadi di situ dia

mengeluarkan sebuah teori tentang

toleransi teorinya ya para dokter

toleransi di situ Puber bilangnya

kelompok toleran seharusnya tidak

toleran kepada kaum intoleran intinya

toleransi itu harus ada batasnya dan

tolak ukurnya jangan membiarkan orang

intoleran untuk berbicara untuk

mendapatkan kesempatan karena kalau

toleransi dibuat begitu luas dan begitu

kebablasan kata sih seperti ini

yaitu akan menggerus kaum toleran itu

sendiri nah kemudian tahun 71 si John

rolls dia nggak sependapat sama kata si

Buper ini dia bilang ya seharusnya kaum

toleran juga mentoleransi kaum-kaum

intoleran ada perbedaan di sini Cuman

mereka sepakat Setiap orang berhak untuk

mempertahankan keamanan dirinya dan

membatasi dirinya dari hal-hal yang

tidak dia sukai atau tidak dia kehendaki

Apakah teori ini benar Apakah teori ini

salah Intinya satu Katakanlah kita

sepaham dengan apa yang dikatakan puper

soal masyarakat toleran harusnya tidak

memberi ruang untuk masyarakat yang

tidak toleran

nah poinnya adalah masyarakat tidak

toleran ini kaum intoleran ini yang

harus didefinisikan keyakinan agama lu

yang kuat harusnya tidak membuat lu

menjadi orang yang menghakimi

orang-orang yang tidak beragama atau

merendahkan atau menyakiti atau bahkan

menzalimi orang-orang yang tidak

beragama

nah yang seharusnya lu lawan adalah

orang-orang yang mengganggu hak lu

mengganggu kebebasan lu dan merendahkan

Pilihan lu dalam beragama itulah yang

bisa dimasukkan ke kategori kaum

intoleran tadi begitu juga sebaliknya

untuk orang-orang yang tidak beragama

mungkin orang-orang konservatif yang

kalian anggap sebagai pihak yang selama

ini menekan kalian selama ini tidak

memberikan kebebasan buat kalian untuk

memilih hidup kalian itu bisa kalian

masukkan ke kaum intoleran yang nggak

perlu kalian beri toleransi tapi ketika

kaum orang-orang beragama ini nggak rese

nggak ganggu kalian nggak ngejak si

hidup kalian nggak ngatur hidup kalian

harusnya poin ini yang kita pahami

bersama dia mau bercadar dia mau pakai

celana ngatung dia mau pakai jenggot

panjang

dia mau tidak mendengarkan musik itu

adalah pilihan hidup dia dan nggak bisa

kita mendeskripsikan orang-orang seperti

itu

inilah yang harus kita pahami bersama

teman-teman gue ingat waktu itu sempat

ada masalah juga ya saat ada santri

ketika mendengarkan musik ditutup kuping

dan santri itu menutup kuping dan semua

Santri menutup kuping karena itu pilihan

mereka dan itu yang mereka yakini dan

tiba-tiba ada yang ngecengin Wah radikal

lah atau apalah di situ Gua sebenarnya

marah gitu hei hei enggak enggak ini

enggak enggak bisa lu radikal enggak

bisa lucap jelek nggak bisa

negatif karena dia tidak mau

mendengarkan musik itu adalah pilihan

hidup jalan hidup yang mereka yakini ya

hargai gitu kalau kebebasan berekspresi

adalah sesuatu yang harus dihargai maka

itu adalah bagian dari kebebasan

ekspresi itu jangan selalu

mengkotak-kotakan kebebasan berekspresi

berarti ya hal-hal yang dilakukan di

luar norma dan dokumen nggak selalu

begitu termasuk juga definisi dari

kebebasan berpendapat sendiri tidak

berpendapat adalah bagian dari kebebasan

berpendapat Pak ketika ada orang yang

tidak mau berpendapat atau sesuatu ya

hargai jangan malah kebebasan

berpendapat malah lu gunakan untuk

memaksa orang untuk berpendapat itu juga

sesuatu yang gue pikir tidak bijak Gus

sepakat toleransi itu harusnya tidak

memberikan uang untuk kelompok intoleran

yang harus kita pahami sekarang balik

lagi siapa kelompok intoleran itu jangan

sampai kita menyamaratakan semua hal

yang berbeda dengan kita masuk ke dalam

box comple kelompok toleran kalau sampai

kita melakukan itu artinya semua semua

perjuangan semua semangat semua upaya

yang dilakukan

ratusan tahun bahkan ya

itu menjadi sia-sia ya kan jadi ya Mari

kita jadikan ini sebagai bahan

pembelajaran bersama sekian teman makan

kali ini sampai jumpa di konten

selanjutnya