Abstract

Nationalism is a feeling of pride in something, while law is a decision or decree that is binding on all within it. As human beings who have the right to responsible freedom which is regulated in such a way as to guarantee the common welfare, we are free to have a sense of pride in our country, nation or institution that we prefer. These feelings can then influence our actions in expressing our pride to other people or institutions that do not necessarily agree with the ideas or concepts of whatever we respect. This is where the law constitutes an important role in ordering our actions so that there is harmony even though there are differences of opinions. On the one side, the problems of the Indonesian nationalism are highly upheld in the life of the whole nation and the state, which are inseparable from various conflicts which have tremendously occurred in the country as well. On the other side, Indonesia is a country which is very diverse in tribes, religions, races and various groups. In this article, the author examines how nationalism plays a significant role in providing innovative solutions in bridging the differences among the diverse communities, and how the law exists as a commander in chief to address the entirety of the conflicts involved.