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Tokuni's Animism

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To the east of Yahukimo Regency lies Tokuni. Before the arrival of the Bible, the Yali people adhered to animist beliefs, like most Papuans. I'll begin by telling you about some of the most mysterious creatures, even in the 21st century, whose actions and other convincing evidence have never been seen by many. The stories of Hesirehe, Manu, Sisi, and Sirun Seksek were told by our ancestors in ancient, unwritten manuscripts; therefore, we cannot be certain when they began. One eyewitness from Kulet village, Apahapsili district, Yalimo regency, Yuren Kalemon Wilil, explained that several years ago he had seen Silsil catching its prey. Unfortunately, Wilil's father could only watch as Silsil pulled his beloved dog from the ground with incredible strength.
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Ngalik's Animism

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A study of the religious beliefs of inmates at Sukamiskin Penitentiary in Bandung, Indonesia, revealed a contrasting finding: the higher their educational background, the more rational their thinking, and the more diligent they were in participating in religious activities organized for inmates. After returning from McGill, Canada, he studied sociology in the doctoral program at Padjadjaran University, although he completed his doctorate at his current workplace. The term "local religion" overlaps closely with the term "ethnic religion," as the term "locality" often refers to ethnic groups in a particular location, such as Sunda Wiwitan in the Sundanese region, Kaharingan in the interior of Kalimantan, and Parmalim in the highlands of North Sumatra. In the Caribbean, Hinduism is classified as an ethnic religion by some researchers, as Hinduism in Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname is considered a distinct ethnic group. Another religion that can be classified a...
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