Dynamics of Religiousity Amidst Secularization Culture of the Kaili Tribe Community

Abstract

This research explores the dynamics of religiosity amidst the process of cultural secularization in the Kaili tribal community. In the context of increasingly strong globalization and modernization, the Kaili ethnic community faces significant challenges in maintaining their religious identity. This study uses a qualitative approach with in- depth interview methods and participant observation to explore the experiences and perceptions of individuals in the Kaili community. The research results show that despite the strong influence of secularization, many members of the Kaili tribe have succeeded in integrating religious values with their modern lives. These findings reveal the existence of forms of cultural adaptation that enable the continuation of religious practices in a secular context. This research shows a process of adaptation and transformation in the religious beliefs and practices of the Kaili tribe, which is reflected in adjustments to rites, reinterpretation of religious symbols, and restructuring of social norms. We highlight the strategies and mechanisms used by Kaili tribal communities to maintain their religious identity while interacting with emerging secular values. Our analysis illustrates the complexity of the relationship between religion and secularism in everyday life, as well as its implications for social and cultural dynamics in the Kaili tribal community. This research not only provides in-depth insight into religious adaptation in local contexts, but also has broader relevance in understanding religious dynamics in an increasingly secular society. Our conclusions emphasize the importance of approaches that are sensitive to the complexity of the interactions between religious traditions and social change in the modern era.