Hasan Mustapa, Nanang Zulkarnaen, Putri Feny Yuniarti

SACRALIZATION OF PANCASILA: IDEOLOGY AND REPRESSION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PANCASILA IDEOLOGY DEVELOPMENT BOARD (BPIP) AND GUIDELINES FOR THE APPRECIATION AND PRACTICE OF PANCASILA (P4)

Introduction

Sacralization of pancasila: ideology and repression in the implementation of the pancasila ideology development board (bpip) and guidelines for the appreciation and practice of pancasila (p4). Explore the sacralization of Pancasila, comparing how state-enforced ideology by BPIP and P4 mirrors New Order repression. Understand Pancasila's disputed role as an open vs. closed doctrine.

Abstract

Pancasila's role has become an unavoidable topic of dispute. For intellectuals, Pancasila should be an open ideology. The authorities frequently make Pancasila a closed doctrine. Ideology becomes closed when it is officially implemented by the state and interpreted unilaterally to assess incompatibility with societal interpretations. This qualitative study compares New Order government policies to the Guidelines for the Appreciation and Practice of Pancasila (P4) project run by the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP). Various journal papers were collected, evaluated, and seen through the lens of ideology and repression. According to the research findings, when Pancasila was institutionalized, such as during the New Order period, it was frequently employed as a beating stick for parties that disagreed with the government's political goals. This potential can also be observed in BPIP during Joko Widodo's tenure, if executed strictly. Pancasila is founded on the principle of openness, which was echoed by the Founding Fathers. Often told behind closed doors using a frozen sacralization procedure.

Review

This paper tackles a highly pertinent and enduring debate concerning the nature and implementation of Pancasila in Indonesia: whether it functions as an open ideology or a closed doctrine utilized for state control. The study aims to draw a critical comparison between the New Order's P4 project and the contemporary Pancasila Ideology Development Board (BPIP) under President Joko Widodo, examining how state institutions can sacralize Pancasila, thereby transforming it into a tool for repression. Employing a qualitative methodology and analyzing various journal papers through the lens of ideology and repression, the research posits that such institutionalization has historically enabled its use against dissenting voices and cautions against similar potential with BPIP if implemented rigidly. The strength of this work lies in its critical comparative approach, effectively bridging historical precedent with contemporary political developments. By framing the discussion around the "sacralization of Pancasila" and its connection to state-sanctioned repression, the paper provides a powerful analytical framework for understanding the perennial tension between official interpretations and societal understandings of the national ideology. The explicit warning regarding BPIP's potential to mirror the repressive tendencies of the New Order's P4 project is a timely and significant contribution, prompting essential public discourse on accountability and the preservation of Pancasila's intended open character. While the abstract strongly establishes the research's argument and its critical stance, the full paper will be crucial in meticulously substantiating the asserted "potential" for BPIP to become a similar instrument of repression. A detailed comparative analysis, rich in empirical evidence and nuanced interpretation, will be necessary to distinguish between mere analogy and a robust, data-driven assessment of current trends. Nevertheless, this study offers an invaluable contribution to the literature on Indonesian politics and ideology, serving as an important reminder of the constant need to safeguard Pancasila's foundational principles of openness and inclusivity against any attempts at unilateral, state-driven interpretation.

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