Pancasila is the official philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state. It is composed of five linked and inseparable principles: Belief in one and only God, a just and civilized humanity, the unity of Indonesia, democracy, social justice. The Indonesian government officially recognizes six religions: Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Islam is the dominant religion. religion in Indonesia. In fact, Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world, with approximately 203 million Muslims. This represents 88.2% of the entire national population! Historically, the people of Indonesia were mostly Buddhist and Hindu. Islam first appeared in Indonesia around the 3rd century, after being introduced by Arab traders, although its spread did not begin until the 8th century. The first to adopt the religion were the traders and rulers who, through their great social influence, then spread it to the rest of the Indonesian people. By the end of the 16th century, Islam had overtaken Buddhism and Hinduism as the dominant religion in Java and Sumatra. THE...