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Journal Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial KeagamaanWalisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Abstract

Studi tentang peran moderasi agama dalam praktik konsumsi makanan sebagai strategi untuk menjaga keseimbangan lingkungan, menyoroti sinergi unik antara nilai-nilai Islam dan Khonghucu dalam konteks lokal Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia. Artikel ini mengeksplorasi praktik moderat umat Islam dan Khonghucu di Pontianak dalam menghargai makanan sebagai upaya menjaga keseimbangan lingkungan. Secara lebih spesifik, artikel ini mempertanyakan bagaimana nilai-nilai moderasi Islam dan Khonghucu tercermin dan terintegrasi dalam praktek konsumsi sehari-hari sehingga dapat menjaga keseimbangan lingkungan secara berkelanjutan. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dengan informan yang mewakili masyarakat Muslim dan Khonghucu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kedua komunitas tersebut memiliki praktik pemeliharaan lingkungan yang tercermin dalam upaya mengurangi pemborosan makanan dan mengendalikan konsumsi. Konsep moderasi dan keseimbangan dalam Islam dan Khonghucu menjadi landasan utama praktik ini, dengan referensi kepada ajaran agama, norma-norma budaya, dan nilai-nilai etika. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa praktik pemeliharaan lingkungan dapat menjadi titik konvergensi antara agama dan budaya dalam upaya menjaga keberlanjutan sumber daya alam. Implikasi kebijakan dan konseptual dari temuan ini dapat digunakan sebagai dasar untuk mempromosikan kesadaran akan pemeliharaan lingkunan di kalangan masyarakat Muslim dan Khonghucu serta mengembankan strategi keberlanjutan yang inklusif. Studi lanjut dapat memperluas cakupan dan lebih mendalam dalam pemahaman perilaku berkelanjutan dalam konteks budaya yang beragam.

Conclusion

Key findings from this research highlight that environmental stewardship practices in Islamic and Confucian contexts can significantly reduce food wastage and control consumption.Awareness of both faiths spiritual and ethical values plays a crucial role in shaping individual and societal behavior about food.Respondents affirmed that the fundamentals of their religious teachings and philosophy of life provide clear guidance in regard to respect for food, management of natural resources, and understanding the balance between humans and nature.By practicing moderation in food consumption and treating food as a gift to be cherished, they take concrete steps in supporting food sustainability and environmental conservation.The findings illustrate the importance of the spiritual dimension in shaping human behavior towards the environment and contribute to the global discourse on food wastage and sustainable environmental stewardship practices.

Future Research

Based on the findings and implications of this study, several suggestions for further research and practical applications can be proposed. Firstly, future studies could explore the potential for collaboration between governments, non-governmental organizations, and religious communities to promote practices supporting environmental balance that align with Islamic and Confucian values. This collaboration could enhance cross-sectoral cooperation and build collective awareness in efforts to maintain the sustainability of natural resources. Secondly, it would be beneficial to expand the scope of research to include a broader sample and a variety of cultural contexts, improving the generalizability of the findings. This could involve studying Muslim and Confucian communities in different locations with diverse contexts, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of the practice of environmental stewardship in these religious contexts. Additionally, future studies could delve into other dimensions of sustainability practices and environmental ethics, going beyond food-related environmental stewardship practices. This expansion of scope would provide a more holistic understanding of sustainable behavior in daily life. Finally, experimental approaches or further analysis could be employed in future studies to measure the real impact of the environmental stewardship practices identified in this study. By adopting these suggestions, researchers can contribute to a deeper understanding of environmental stewardship practices and their implications, ultimately leading to more effective strategies for promoting sustainability and environmental conservation.

References

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