Six Native Religions of the Indonesian Archipelago
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VIVA – Indonesia is known to have many tribes spread over several regions. There are six religions recognized by Indonesia such as Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. However, it turns out that the Indonesian people in ancient times adhered to the original religion of the archipelago.
The variety of religions is quite a lot and each has its own tradition. However, along with the massive population movement, many Indonesians then left it.
Then, the original religion of the archipelago is becoming a minority, not even recognized by the Indonesian state. Religions other than the six religions recognized by the government are considered religious sects such as animism.
Well, here are some of the original religions of the Indonesian archipelago:
1. Kejawen, Java
Budaya kejawen.
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Kejawen is a belief that has been embraced by the Javanese people for a long time. They continue to practice their primary religion (the main religion), carry out its orders and prohibitions, but still carry out their behavior as Javanese natives who are very obedient to their ancestors.
Kejawen adherents always say that this belief becomes a religion. Kejawen belief has several missions in its teachings. One of them must carry out the four obligatory things while living.
A Javanese must be able to be a blessing for himself. Then they must also be a blessing to the family. The last two of the Kejawen missions are to make humans a mercy to others and also to the universe.
2. Sunda Wiwitan, Sunda
Budayawan melakukan aksi dukung Sunda Wiwitan Cigugur di depan Gedung Sate Bandung, Jawa Barat, Senin (27/7/2020).
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Sunda Wiwitan is a religion that has been embraced by some Sundanese people for a long time. Even before Hinduism and Buddhism entered this country, the Sunda Wiwitan teachings already existed and developed in the community.
In the modern era like now, the Sunda Wiwitan people can be found in the Kanekes area, Banten; Kampung Naga, Cirebon; and Cigugur, Kuningan.
