This shift marked a new phase in the social configuration of the Klepu community. Roughly half of the population became Catholic adherents, while the rest remained predominantly Kejawen practitioners within the Islamic fold. These individuals were the “Natbiti” community, who once collectively visited the mosque to evade post-1965 political pressures, returning to their original identities once the political situation eased.
However, amidst these changes, one constant aspect remained in the Klepu community – their sense of togetherness. They continued to collaborate in building places of worship regardless of religious affiliation, celebrated Idul Fitri together, and shared both joys and sorrows as a unified group. Evidently, this sense of togetherness also led to the exclusion of DDII (Dewan Dakwah Isamiyah Indonesia) in 1999, as its teachings were perceived as promoting religious dogma rather than fostering interfaith harmony, which was highly valued in Klepu. For them, religion was a practical and empirical experience, not merely a collection of enigmatic theories.
