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Perspektif Etis Ensiklik Laudato Si’ Tentang Budaya Sekali Pakai
Full text linkThrow-away culture is a living habit of modern society that views goods as having a relatively short period of use without any desire or effort to recycle or extend the period of use. In this culture, things are easily seen as useless, needing to be replaced by something else, the newest and most updated. This phenomenon received special attention from Pope Francis in his encyclicals, especially Laudato Si, which contains the Church’s Social Teaching, namely “preferential options for the poor”. This ‘disposable’ culture is one of the roots of the environmental crisis, which also has an impact on the social crisis. Why might the “disposable culture” have an impact on the social crisis? Through qualitative research using literature analysis techniques, researchers will answer this main question from the ethical perspective of Laudato Si through three main studies, namely Laudato Si, ‘disposable culture’, and the social crisis in modern society
Peran dan Kedudukan Perempuan Dalam Masyarakat Bugis Makassar dan Implikasinya Bagi Pemberitaan Injil
No full textThis study analyzes the role and position of women in the Makassar Bugis society and how the understanding of women\u27s socio-cultural position can be an entry point for contextual gospel preaching. The results of the study show that Makassar Bugis women have a respectable position and a significant role in various aspects of life, including religious rituals, family decision-making, and the preservation of cultural values. This important role is rooted in traditional myths that are still firmly held today. The contextualization of the proclamation of the gospel can be done by utilizing women\u27s strategic position in society, transforming their ritual role into ecclesiastical ministry, and developing an approach that respects local cultural values while affirming the truth of the Gospel
Menjawab Tantangan dan Menggali Peluang Pembentukan Karakter Pemuda di Era Transformasi Teknologi
Full text linkPenelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh urgensi pembentukan karakter pemuda Kristen di tengah derasnya arus transformasi teknologi yang membawa dampak sosial dan spiritual yang kompleks. Secara ilmiah, studi ini merespons kesenjangan dalam literatur mengenai strategi pendidikan karakter yang relevan dan kontekstual di era digital. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tantangan dan peluang pendidikan karakter berbasis iman Kristen bagi pemuda dalam konteks kemajuan teknologi. Studi ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dan analisis literatur teologis-kontekstual terhadap fenomena sosial-keagamaan pemuda Kristen di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemuda menghadapi tantangan berupa banjir informasi tanpa filter, krisis otoritas moral, kecanduan digital, serta rendahnya literasi rohani digital. Namun, penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa teknologi dapat dimanfaatkan secara positif melalui pembelajaran rohani digital, media interaktif, dan kurikulum karakter berbasis Alkitab. Disimpulkan bahwa pendidikan misi digital yang strategis dan berbasis Alkitab mampu membentuk karakter pemuda yang tangguh secara iman, kritis secara digital, dan berdampak secara sosial. Studi ini merekomendasikan integrasi nilai-nilai Kristen dalam kurikulum digital dan sinergi antara gereja, sekolah, dan keluarga dalam pembentukan karakter digital generasi muda
Peran Media Sosial Dalam Meningkatkan Spiritualitas Pemuda Kristen
Full text linkPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan peran media sosial dalam meningkatkan spiritualitas pemuda Kristen. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif, yang mencakup pengumpulan data melalui penelitian pustaka dan wawancara. Wawancara dilakukan di tiga gereja, yaitu GKT New Life Semarang, GKT Living Water Banyumanik, dan GKII Ungaran, dengan narasumber yang terdiri dari Youth Pastor dan anggota Youth. Untuk memastikan validitas data, wawancara dilakukan secara mendalam untuk mendapatkan perspektif yang komprehensif mengenai peran media sosial di kalangan pemuda Kristen. Hasil penelitian disajikan secara deskriptif dan menunjukkan bahwa media sosial memiliki peran penting dalam peningkatan spiritualitas pemuda. Melalui platform media sosial, para pemuda dapat memperoleh pengetahuan spiritual, berkomunikasi secara efektif dengan sesama anggota komunitas, dan menjangkau rekan-rekan muda lainnya secara lebih luas, tanpa terhalang oleh batasan geografis. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi bahan evaluasi bagi pelayanan kaum muda untuk meningkatkan efektivitas pemanfaatan berbagai platform media sosial yang ada dalam mendukung pertumbuhan spiritual mereka
Effectiveness of Discipleship in Building Self-Concept of Ex-Convicts
Full text linkEx-convicts in Indonesia faced significant social stigmatization that hindered their reintegration into society and negatively impacted their self-concept. This study examined the effectiveness of Christian discipleship programs in developing positive self-concept among ex-convicts. The research was conducted at GKIN "Pemberita Damai" Semarang, where a structured discipleship program operated weekly from January to November 2024. A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed, utilizing unstructured interviews, in-depth interviews, and observation. Six participants were purposively selected, including one pastor, two church council members, and three ex-convicts who had participated in the discipleship program. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The study found that spiritual mentorship through discipleship effectively addressed the identity reconstruction needs of ex-convicts by providing both spiritual foundations and a supportive community. Participants demonstrated improved self-perception, increased social confidence, and enhanced coping mechanisms. The integration of spiritual approaches with psychological rehabilitation offered a comprehensive framework for ex-convicts\u27 reintegration. This research contributed to the development of more effective rehabilitation models that incorporate spiritual dimensions alongside traditional psychological approaches
Etika Digital Bagi Hamba Tuhan: Teladan Kristus di Dunia Maya
Full text linkDunia maya kini menjadi ruang strategis untuk pelayanan dan kesaksian iman, namun juga menghadirkan tantangan etis dan spiritual seperti penyebaran hoaks, ujaran kebencian, eksploitasi citra diri, serta munculnya “pemimpin rohani dadakan” tanpa dasar teologis yang kuat. Kondisi ini menuntut hamba Tuhan untuk memiliki pedoman etika digital yang bersumber dari nilai-nilai Kristiani dan meneladani Kristus dalam seluruh perilaku digitalnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan merumuskan prinsip dan penerapan etika digital bagi hamba Tuhan dengan menjadikan teladan Kristus sebagai paradigma etis kontekstual di era digital. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif melalui studi literatur (library research) dengan pendekatan hermeneutika analitis kontekstual, yang menafsirkan ajaran dan karakter Kristus dalam teks Injil serta merekontekstualisasikannya ke dalam praktik digital masa kini. Hasil penelitian mengidentifikasi lima prinsip utama etika digital, yaitu kejujuran dan transparansi, penghormatan terhadap privasi, kesopanan dan kasih dalam komunikasi, penghindaran konflik tidak perlu, serta tanggung jawab atas konten yang dibagikan. Selain itu, ditemukan tujuh teladan Kristus yang relevan bagi hamba Tuhan di ruang digital yaitu kasih tanpa batas, kerendahan hati, menjadi terang dunia, ketahanan terhadap godaan, membangun komunitas, membela kebenaran, dan hidup dalam damai
Restoring Parents’ Role: Tongkonan-Based Education in Toraja Christian Families
Full text linkEducation is very important for the progress of a region and a nation. In Indonesia, particularly in Tana Toraja, education is still a trending topic, so the government has made it one of its main programs, marked by the construction of schools, facilities that are starting to improve, and educators who are becoming more skilled with more advanced and contextual educational concepts. However, this situation seems to justify parents\u27 decision to entrust the entire responsibility of education to schools. The purpose of this study is to restore the primary role of Christian educators, namely parents, by analyzing the concept of education in the Tongkonan culture. This study was conducted using qualitative research with descriptive analysis of findings through literature review and interviews. The results of the study indicate that the concept of education in Tongkonan, based on the independent curriculum, can restore the natural role of educators in Christian families in Toraja. Parents act as teachers, communicators of norms, teachers of life values, and teachers of symbolic meanings, which are then elaborated in principles, processes, and practices in teaching
From Temptation to Sin: A Theological Study of Human Moral Struggles
Full text linkSin has damaged human relationships with God, fellow beings, and the universe. It could only be resolved by God\u27s grace. Even believers who have been redeemed still have the potential to fall into sin when faced with temptation. The purpose of this research is to discover and describe the pattern of human fall into sin and the efforts of believers in resisting temptation and fighting sin. This study employs a qualitative theological research method with text analysis. The findings reveal that the pattern of falling into sin begins with temptation, which enters through the five senses and is then processed by the human mind and heart. The response is subsequently expressed in thoughts, feelings, and actions. A sinful heart tends to lead a person toward sin, whereas a heart filled with God\u27s Word is more likely to overcome trials and endure tests of faith. Therefore, believers must fill and guard their hearts with God’s Word so that their hearts, minds, and will align with His will and are reflected in actions that glorify Him
Integration of Torah and Ecotheology: Strengthening the Social Forestry System in Indonesia
Full text linkIndonesia is grappling with the complex challenge of managing its forests in a truly sustainable way. Problems such as land degradation, widening socio-economic gaps, and ongoing environmental damage not only threaten the well-being of local communities but also put at risk the country’s rich biodiversity that is vital to the world. Although social forestry programs in Indonesia hold tremendous promise, their implementation often overlooks the integration of traditional ecological wisdom and theological perspectives—elements that could enrich and strengthen current forest management practices. This study proposes the integration of principles from the Torah, emphasizing stewardship, biodiversity preservation, and justice, along with insights from ecotheology, to inform sustainable social forestry management in Indonesia. Drawing on religious texts, theological insights, and contemporary environmental scholarship, this research explores how the teachings of the Torah and ecotheological perspectives can be applied to enhance social forestry practices. Case studies from Israel, along with initiatives led by Catholic and Protestant churches in Indonesia, demonstrate how religious values can be woven into environmental conservation. By integrating Torah principles and ecotheological perspectives into social forestry, forest management can evolve into a more holistic practice—one that not only protects the environment but also nurtures social cohesion and spiritual well-being. Applying these principles paves the way for sustainable forestry in Indonesia, while at the same time uplifting local communities and safeguarding nature for future generations
Esther’s Stand Against Injustice: Theology for Women’s Political Participation in Indonesia
Full text linkThis article is designed with the aim of tracing Esther\u27s example in suing for justice in the face of power. Queen Esther\u27s courage in the Book of Esther, especially her action against King Ahasuerus without an invitation, is a representation of courage against potential injustice. Queen Esther\u27s courage was not blind courage but courage with wise strategy. This study looks at how Esther\u27s actions have affected modern leadership and how courage and wisdom can serve as examples for Christian communities and leaders today. This study can inspire modern leadership to dare to declare an injustice lawsuit against the rulers. The research uses the method of religious research to respond to the injustice in the face of power that threatened the Jewish nation under the rule of King Ahasuerus. The results of this study show that fighting injustice must be accompanied by a wise strategy and trust in God\u27s providence for the Jewish nation by returning to moral principles and values. This research contributes in the form of a theological reflection for Christian women to emulate Esther in facing injustice in Indonesia