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The differences that the Indonesian state has are often used as the basis for conflicts that occur within this country. The diversity of religions, ethnicities, races, cultures and traditions that exist often differentiates Indonesian society. These differences often become the root of a problem and ultimately result in unrest and lack of harmony in social life. In this regard, in maintaining the values ​​of diversity, the Ministry of Religion provides religious moderation to handle any differences that occur. The Ministry of Religion never tires of promoting Religious Moderation, because with this, peace, tranquility and an attitude of tolerance between communities can be realized. Maintaining the value of diversity is not an easy thing, nowadays there are often divisions between communities, discrimination between communities, groupings between tribes, this is what is trying to be resolved with the existence of Religious Moderation. Maintaining diversity is not only the task of government institutions, but all members of society play a role and are responsible for this. Therefore, by promoting religious moderation, this will be the most effective way to overcome the widespread intolerance. Religious moderation will also make people aware of the importance of the value of togetherness among differences. This will look for the most appropriate way to cultivate existing diversity, making it a wealth that cannot be valued.  

The Nusantara Real Work Lecture on Religious Moderation is a priority program of the Indonesian Ministry of Religion focusing on community service through collaboration with Religious Universities in realizing religious moderation at KKN locations. In this case, Tewang Rangkang Village became the selected village by the Ministry of Religion by implementing a competition program, namely the organizer of the Christian Guidance Committee for Religious Moderation to become a Religious Moderation Village. The aim of the NMB KKN is to strengthen the religious values of the Tewang Rangkang Village community through the main and superior work program of group IX of the Nusantara KKN Religious Moderation. The NMB KKN implementation method uses a type of research and service, namely PAR Participatory Action Research or action research involving the community, the Tewang Rangkang Village government and the Elementary School and Junior High School Education sectors in facing the excesses of globalization with a lack of community participation in religious activities and a lack of ability to realize moderation. religious. The results of the NMB KKN for 40 days showed that Tewang Rangkang Village had become a Religious Moderation Village by being able to implement the 4 pillars of religious moderation, namely diversity based on ideology, non-violence, tolerance and accommodating local culture. Based on the main and superior work program of Group IX, there is the principle of sustainable development as one of the elements of PAR. Furthermore, the results of NMB Group IX KKN can have an impact on all parties involved through the socialization of religious moderation at the educational levels of SDN 1 Tewang Rangkang, SDN 2 Tewang Rangkang, SMPN 2 Tewang Sangalang Garing and the output obtained, namely inter-religious religious competitions (Islam, Christianity, Hinduism). so as to create harmony between religious communities which is an embodiment of the values of religious moderation at the KKN location in Tewang Rangkang Village, Tewang Sangalang Garing District, Katingan Regency.  

Religious moderation refers to a balanced and moderate approach in carrying out religious beliefs. This involves tolerance, understanding, and respect for the different beliefs and practices of other religions. Religious moderation seeks to offer dialogue and cooperation between adherents of different religions, with the aim of creating a harmonious and respectful society. Religious moderation is an important approach to building an inclusive, harmonious and peaceful society. This encourages mutual understanding, tolerance, and constructive dialogue between adherents of different religions. By fighting religious moderation, we can build a world that is more tolerant and respectful of religious differences. Religious moderation is a very important concept in religious life. This concept explains the importance of maintaining balance and proportionality in religion, and respecting existing religious differences. In religious moderation, one is expected to understand that all religions have the same values, such as love, tolerance and justice. Thus, religious moderation can help create peace and harmony between religious communities. By practicing religious moderation, a person can become more open, tolerant and wise in religion, and is able to build harmony between religious communities. Even though it has its own challenges, religious moderation remains the right solution to prevent extremism and fanaticism in religion, and to build a harmonious and peaceful society