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Dialog Ekoteologis Katolik-Islam: Studi Komparatif atas Ensiklik Laudato Si’ Paus Fransiskus dan Konsep Amanah terhadap Alam dalam Islam Senda, Siprianus Soleman; Sie, Fladimir; Minggu, Yulianus; Raja Mau, Paternus; Ergon, Isfilus; S. Senda, Siprianus; Yohanes Vianey, Watu; Naif, Oktovianus
Al-Mutharahah: Jurnal Penelitian dan Kajian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 22 No. 02 (2025): Al-Mutharahah : Jurnal Penelitian dan Sosial Keagamaan
Publisher : LPPM Institut Agama Islam Diniyyah Pekanbaru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46781/al-mutharahah.v22i02.1872

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The global ecological crisis calls for deeper interreligious reflection on humanity’s relationship with creation. The Catholic Church, through Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, and Islam, through its doctrine of amanah (trusteeship) toward nature, both affirm humanity’s moral responsibility as stewards of creation. Yet, in social and religious practices, these ecological values are often overlooked due to dominant anthropocentric and exploitative paradigms. This study proposes an eco-theological dialogue framework that positions environmental theology as an ethical meeting ground between Catholic and Islamic traditions. Using a qualitative comparative textual analysis of Laudato Si’ and Islamic classical and contemporary sources on amanah, the study finds a profound convergence: the Earth is a divine trust that must be cared for with love, justice, and spiritual responsibility. Both traditions reject environmental exploitation and advocate for faith-based ecological conversion. This dialogue thus provides an ethical foundation for interreligious collaboration toward integral ecology and peace with creation. Keywords: ecotheology, eco-theological dialogue, Laudato Si’, Amanah
Religious Values in the Sonaf Structure of the Meko Nipani Tribe and Their Relevance to the Theological Inculturation of the Christian Faith in Sacato, East Timor Senda, Siprianus Soleman; Vianey, Watu Yohanes; Subani, Yohanes; Naif, Oktovianus; Undat, Rikardus; Costa, Francesco da; Silva, Augusto Almeida da; Lasi, Bartolomeu dos Santos; Turkel, Ajito Abel Anjos
AL-ADYAN Vol 21 No 2 (2026): Al-Adyan: Jurnal Studi Lintas Agama
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/aladyan.v19i2.30488

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The structure of the Sonaf traditional house of the Meko Nipani tribe in Sacato, Oecusse, East Timor represents a religious value system that regulates the relationship between humans, ancestors, nature, and the Divine. This traditional house not only functions as a residence but also as a sacred space containing cosmological symbols and communal living ethics rooted in the belief in Uis Neno and the principle of the unity of Nekaf Mese Ansaof Mese. This research stems from the reality of the Sacato community, which is predominantly Christian but still faces challenges in integrating church faith with the structure of local cultural and religious values. In this context, this research examines how the religious values embodied in the structure of the Sonaf traditional house can be interpreted as an opportunity for the contextual inculturation of the Christian faith. The method employed involves a study of anthropological and theological literature linked to inculturative reflection on the symbols, spatial functions, and religious meaning of the Meko Nipani traditional house. The findings indicate that the Sonaf structure embodies religious principles such as community unity, respect for ancestors, the sacredness of living space, and orientation toward the Divine—all of which are theologically aligned with Christian values. These findings confirm that the inculturation of the Christian faith does not have to conflict with local traditions but can instead flourish through creative dialogue with the religious symbols and values of traditional houses. Thus, traditional houses can be understood as a medium for Christian inculturation, enriching the faith life of the Sacato community in a contextually relevant and culturally rooted manner.