Survey PPIM UIN Jakarta: Api dalam Sekam (Hidden Fire, Religious Attitudes of Gen Z)

Summary

Nadia, a 12th grader, reflects on how her generation, Generation Z, has benefited from technology and global connectivity. However, a 2016 survey conducted by PPIM UIN Jakarta on Muslim youth reveals concerning attitudes towards jihad, intolerance, and interfaith relations, influenced by social media and religious education. Nadia expresses shock at the findings, including support for violence and intolerance among her peers and their teachers. Despite this, she remains hopeful, believing that some of her generation still uphold values of diversity and unity in Indonesia. She calls for love, humanity, and protection of the nation's diverse heritage.

Takeaways

• 🌐 Nadia, a 12th grader, represents the Z generation born in 2000, feeling luckier than her predecessors due to access to technology.
• 📱 The Z generation has a global network of friends, both online and offline, and from various countries.
• 🧐 Despite global connectivity, there is a concern about the openness of the Z generation, especially in religious attitudes.
• 🔍 A national survey by PPIM UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta researched the views of Muslim Z generation on religion, diversity, and state.
• 📊 Shocking results revealed that over one-third of Muslim Z generation friends agreed with violent interpretations of jihad.
• 💥 One in five Muslims agreed with the notion that acts of terror, including suicide bombings, are Islamic jihad.
• 🚫 A significant portion of the Z generation believes that apostates should be killed and tolerates intolerance towards minorities.
• 📚 Social media and Islamic religious textbooks are the primary sources influencing the Z generation's views on Islam.
• 🏫 Religious education plays a significant role in shaping the mindset of students, often promoting exclusivity.
• 👨‍🏫 Teachers and lecturers' views can be exclusive, with many不同意保护少数派群体和对其他宗教的敌意。
• 🌱 The survey findings have prompted introspection among the Z generation, emphasizing the importance of Pancasila and unity in Indonesia.

Q & A

Who is speaking in the transcript, and how does she describe herself?

The speaker is Nadia, a 12th grader born in 2000, who identifies as part of Generation Z.

What advantages does Nadia feel her generation has compared to previous generations?

Nadia feels her generation is luckier because they have access to gadgets, which provide them with information, entertainment, and connections with people worldwide.

What survey was conducted regarding Muslim Generation Z, and who conducted it?

A national survey was conducted by researchers at PPIM UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The survey focused on how Muslim Generation Z views religion, diversity, the state, and how religious education shapes their mindset.

What shocking findings did the survey reveal about the views of Muslim Generation Z?

The survey revealed that more than one-third of Muslim Generation Z believes jihad is qital (war), with 1 in 5 agreeing that suicide bombing is Islamic jihad. Additionally, 1/3 believe apostates should be killed, and almost one-third feel intolerance towards minorities is acceptable.

Where do the majority of Muslim Generation Z get their knowledge and information about Islam?

The majority of Muslim Generation Z get their knowledge and information about Islam from social media, which is their main reference.

What role do Islamic religious textbooks play according to the survey findings?

Islamic religious textbooks play a significant role, with 48.95% of students feeling that religious education influences them not to mix with people of other faiths.

How do teachers and lecturers influence the exclusive views of Muslim Generation Z?

The views of teachers and lecturers also reflect exclusivity. For example, 2/3 of teachers and lecturers believe that Jews are enemies of Muslims and that Jews hate Muslims. Additionally, most do not agree with building houses of worship for other religions in their areas.

What does Nadia find sad about the findings related to religious education?

Nadia finds it sad that religious education, which should promote love and protection of humanity, is instead promoting intolerance and narrow-mindedness in many cases.

Why does Nadia remain optimistic about the future despite the findings?

Nadia remains optimistic because she believes that some of her generation is still faithful to Pancasila and Indonesia (NKRI), values that promote diversity and unity.

What message does Nadia want to convey at the end of the transcript?

Nadia calls for everyone to be introspective and protect Indonesia, as nations can be ruined by ignorance and hatred. She urges her generation to foster love and unity to ensure a better future for their diverse nation.