<![CDATA[Indonesia is known as a country with a high level of religiosity. Nearly every aspect of social life is imbued with religious practices. However, a paradox arises when corruption rates remain high and national development often stalls. This paper examines the relationship between religion, corruption, and development. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, it was found that high levels of religiosity do not automatically equate to low levels of corruption. This is due to the weak internalization of religious values in social life, the dominance of ritualistic understanding of religion, and the limited role of religious leaders in overseeing development. Therefore, a reorientation of religious understanding toward a more ethical, transformative, and practical one is urgently needed to realize just and integrated development.]]>
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