After 75 years of independence, after 24 years of the Reformation,
among the influential political elites, there is not yet a single perception about how to put religion in the public sphere.
This 7 book by Denny JA is a provocation, if it is formulated in one paragraph:
“Open your eyes. Look at the data. The country that makes its citizens the most happy (world happiness index), the country with the most advanced human development (Human Development Index), the country that is the most corruption-free, the most prosperous, has the highest scientific progress, these are none other than
A democratic country that applies the principles of human rights, where the public space is neutralized from the domination of one religion. ”
The above principles are described in different languages in the book below.
All books can be read, downloaded for free, distributed, because they were donated to participate in coloring Indonesia’s reflections where they will be.
1) JALAN DEMOKRASI DAN KEBEBASAN UNTUK DUNIA MUSLIM (THE WAY OF DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM FOR A MUSLIM WORLD)
Not only Indonesia, but even the world will become more peaceful and advanced, if a predominantly Muslim country migrates to embrace democracy and freedom.
With various theories, data and political practices, Denny JA explores the experience of democracy in various parts of the world, 50 Muslim countries, the role of the middle class, and why there is no need to ask whether Islamic principles are compatible with democracy or not.
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2) BUKAN NKRI BERSYARIAH, TAPI RUANG PUBLIK YANG MANUSIAWI (NOT NKRI BERSYARIAH, BUT A HUMAN PUBLIC SPACE)
This book contains 21 experts’ responses to Denny JA’s essay: precisely if you want Islamic values to fill the public space, based on Islamicity Index research, the country that produces the most Islamic public space: safe/clean government, pro-welfare, etc., it is a democratic country. as in developed countries.
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3) RUMAH BERSAMA KITA BERNAMA INDONESIA (OUR HOUSE WITH THE NAME OF INDONESIA)
Pancasila has become a platform with various Indonesians.
In this book, Denny JA describes how Pancasila has been interpreted differently in various periods: Old Order, New Order.
In the two orders, Pancasila is interpreted as leading to authoritarian politics. As a result, the two orders were even dropped by the people themselves.
Now, in the era of Google, Pancasila must be interpreted towards a democratic country that protects human rights
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4) MENJADI INDONESIA TANPA DISKRIMINASI (BECOME INDONESIA WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION)
When independent, all individuals are equal citizens, equal.
In this book, Denny JA describes the history and theory of the birth of human rights. And why would the modern state collapse if it imposes discrimination, special treatment in the name of one religion.
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5. MEMBANGUN LEGACY: 10 P dalam Marketing Politik (BUILDING LEGACY: The 10 P’s in Political Marketing)
This book does not directly promote democracy and human rights.
Through this book, Denny JA, emphasizes that the highest goal of a leader is to build legacy.
How do I build legacy? How do you win in elections/pilkada? Legacy for today’s Indonesian leaders is their firmness: building “Strong Government, Which Grows the Economy, and Neutralizes the public sphere from the domination of one religion.”
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6. Demokrasi Dari Bawah (Democratization from Below)
This book is the dissertation of Denny JA at Ohio State University, United States: exploring the debate on the democratic transition approach, which explains the fall of a New Order regime.
He became a reference for the future regime so as not to be overthrown by the people again.
It is unlikely that a regime will fall if it grows the economy, through clean government, and provides public spaces that protect prosperity and diversity.
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7. Denny JA and his thoughts
This book is a review of 15 experts on Denny JA’s ideas regarding the relationship between religion and politics, democracy and literature in the public sphere.
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