Budaya Bakar Batu Sebagai Wujud Toleransi Masyarakat Papua

Abstract

Bakar Batu is an indigenous Papuan culture that aims to help alleviate problems. Its implementation is carried out through the stages of preparation, cooking, Christian spiritual ceremonies, and eating together. This study aims to describe the form of tolerance of the Papuan people in the culture of burning stones. The research method uses descriptive qualitative with a phenomenological model. The research was carried out in Sabron Sari Village with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The population of the study was about 200 participants who burned stones and the sample was 3 people who were on the organizing committee for burning stones. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, description, and interpretation. The results show that tolerance in the stone-burning culture is displayed in the form of providing a special pool for Muslim guests and a special committee for the pool. There is also a form of tolerance in the form of freeing prayer based on the religion adopted and also the delivery of various greetings during the event. All of these forms are a form of mutual respect and appreciation between religious adherents or referred to as religious tolerance.