Social Interaction Pattern in Plural Society

(Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Study Program, Palangka Raya University, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia)

Abstract: This study aims to assess the pattern of interaction of religion in a plural society SeiGohong Village, Bukit Batusubdistrict, Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan Province. Focus studied is the interaction patterns of cooperation, accommodation, assimilation, and conflict. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach grounded. The findings show: (1) the nature of the cultural and religious of Kaharingan beliefs had the cooperation space and into ongoing field harmonious social interaction; (2) Ethnic Dayak embraced some religions like Hinduism, Islam, and Protestant. The situation really supported accommodative attitude and their willingness to accept other tribes who came from various regions in Indonesia; (3) A unique view of society SeiGohong is as good as any religion, religion is not the destination, but the path. Therefore, inter-religious intermarriage became commonplace. This is an amazing assimilative attitude in SeiGohong; (4) SeiGohong is not a community without conflict. It can be seen through the attitude of fanaticism and ethnocentrism particular group. That situation threatens the continuation of inter-religious harmony in SeiGohong.