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Discussion of religious radicalism among Indonesian youth is growing in this digital era. Radicalism is interpreted as being too fanatical about a view or opinion; on the contrary, as a rejection of other people's opinions, closing the door for dialogue, not wanting to believe the opinions or views of others who are opposite, and understanding religion textually without context. Therefore, religious moderation is the basis for fighting this religious narrative. Religious moderation combines religious Commitment and National Commitment. This research aims to see the picture of religious moderation among Banjar youth in response to the increase in radical religious thoughts among youth. This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach, presenting the material as narrative graphics. The survey results show that up to 54,7 per cent of Banjar youths understand religious moderation. There is still a mindset among Banjar youth that leads to an exclusive religious attitude and gives birth to extreme and radical attitudes toward religion, especially related to nationalism, such as cultural acceptance. It is easy to disbelieve other groups' religious practices and a state based on religion. Strengthening religious moderation among Banjar youth by stakeholders is necessary to prevent the development of mindsets, attitudes and behaviours that lead to religious radicalism.

Religious moderation; religious radicalism; adolescents