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Regulating religion in a time of COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia: context, dynamics, and implication

Max Regus (Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus, Ruteng, Indonesia)

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

ISSN: 0144-333X

Article publication date: 1 January 2021

Issue publication date: 5 April 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to perform a systematic review of the dialectics and telematics strategy for regulating religion during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also analyzes some important issues related to religions, state, and society.

Design/methodology/approach

A critical literature review was performed to complete this study, using media, institutional, national, and international reports, as well as recent and previous studies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Findings

Religion was one of the social entities that had a crucial effect on the COVID-19 pandemic. The new system in the form of social distancing affects its performance. Furthermore, the response of religion in Indonesia is unique when its status is considered as the largest Islamic country in the world. Therefore, this study attempts to analyze and demonstrate the dynamics of relationships between actors, religion, and state in the process and strategy of religious regulation.

Research limitations/implications

This study was carried out using a single methodological approach.

Practical implications

This study provides input to both religion and the state (government) in building a synergy of constructive responses to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social implications

It provides input to society in understanding the critical intersection between religion, state, and society.

Originality/value

This may be the first academic study that analyzes the problems of the process of regulating religion in the context of COVID-19.

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Acknowledgements

The author wants to thank all reviewers for their helpful inputs and comments.

Citation

Regus, M. (2022), "Regulating religion in a time of COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia: context, dynamics, and implication", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 42 No. 3/4, pp. 313-331. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-07-2020-0321

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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