Pancasila, Religion, and Democracy in Yudian and Huntington’s Perspectives

Authors

  • Intan Wulansari Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21070/ijis.v13i4.1777

Keywords:

Pancasila, Religion, Democracy, Yudian Wahyudi, Huntington

Abstract

General Background: Religion and democracy are two pivotal forces shaping social and political systems worldwide. Specific Background: In Indonesia, the relationship between religion and democracy is further complicated by the centrality of Pancasila as the state ideology, necessitating a nuanced understanding of its interaction with religious values. Knowledge Gap: While numerous studies have addressed religion’s role in politics, few have conducted a comparative analysis between local Islamic scholars and Western political theorists in the context of Pancasila and global dynamics. Aims: This study aims to analyze the perspectives of Yudian Wahyudi and Samuel P. Huntington on the intersection of religion and democracy, highlighting their similarities, differences, and contemporary relevance. Results: Findings show that Yudian conceptualizes religion as an integrative moral foundation that harmonizes with Pancasila through integrative tauhid and maqasid al-shari‘ah, while Huntington emphasizes religion’s ambivalence, viewing it as both a driver of democratization and a source of civilizational conflict. Novelty: The study contributes a comparative framework that bridges Indonesian Islamic thought with global political theories, enriching discourse on democracy and religion. Implications: These insights underscore the importance of prudent management of religion in politics to foster inclusive and sustainable democratic governance in plural societies

Highlights:

  • Comparative analysis of local and global perspectives.

  • Religion as both moral foundation and conflict source.

  • Implications for inclusive democratic governance.

Keywords: Pancasila, Religion, Democracy, Yudian Wahyudi, Huntington

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2025-09-08

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Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): November

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