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IMAN KRISTIANI DI TENGAH KEHIDUPAN POLITIK DAN PERDAMAIAN DUNIA: REFLEKSI TEOLOGIS ATAS GAUDIUM ET SPES 73-78 Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Sutami, Florensius; Nugroho, Gregorius Kukuh; Sinaga, Alexander Maruli Tua; Sudono, Janti; Meni, Kristina; Sihombing, Roida; Iswaraningsih, Theresia Lina
IN VERITATE LUX Vol 9 No 1 (2026): IN VERITATE LUX: Jurnal Ilmu Kateketik Pastoral Teologi, Pendidikan, Antropologi,
Publisher : STP St. Bonaventura Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63037/ivl.v9i1.184

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The study offers a theological examination of the relationship between Christian faith, political life, and the vocation to build world peace, grounded in Gaudium et Spes articles 73–78. Within the contemporary global context marked by armed conflicts, democratic crises, ideological polarization, and structural injustice, the study reaffirms the enduring relevance of the Second Vatican Council’s social theology for the presence of Christian faith in the public sphere. Employing a qualitative research design, the study is based on a literature review with a textual–contextual analysis of conciliar documents, combined with critical engagement with works in social theology and Christian political ethics. The findings indicate that, from the perspective of faith, politics is understood as a form of service to the common good (bonum commune) and as a concrete arena for the enactment of the ethical responsibility of believers. The relationship between Church and state is articulated through the principle of a healthy and dialogical autonomy, which enables the Church to exercise its moral and prophetic role without succumbing to the logic of power or domination. Furthermore, Gaudium et Spes affirms that authentic peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the fruit of justice rooted in God’s reconciling work in Christ. Accordingly, Christian faith is presented as a transformative force with an essential public dimension, one that fosters the ethical engagement of believers in the pursuit of justice and peace in the world.
SPIRITUALITAS SANTO IGNATIUS DE LOYOLA: DISKRESI ROH DAN RELEVANSINYA BAGI KEHIDUPAN IMAN KONTEMPORER Tjang, Maximilian Edward; Indarto, Fanny; Tjang, Yanto Sandy
IN VERITATE LUX Vol 9 No 1 (2026): IN VERITATE LUX: Jurnal Ilmu Kateketik Pastoral Teologi, Pendidikan, Antropologi,
Publisher : STP St. Bonaventura Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63037/ivl.v9i1.185

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The study examines the spirituality of Saint Ignatius of Loyola by positioning the discernment of spirits as the core of the Ignatian faith experience and by exploring its relevance within the context of contemporary Christian life. Drawing on Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s conversion experience as processed through profound reflection, the study demonstrates that Ignatian spirituality developed as an approach to faith rooted in the dynamics of the human interior life and in openness to the action of the Holy Spirit within concrete life situations. Employing a qualitative method through library research, the study analyzes the principal works of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, particularly the Spiritual Exercises, as well as relevant contemporary literature in spiritual theology. The findings indicate that the discernment of spirits cannot be reduced to a form of psychological introspection; rather, it constitutes an integrative spiritual process that engages reason, affectivity, and the will in responsible decision-making oriented toward Gospel values. The Spiritual Exercises are understood as a holistic method of personal transformation, while the principles of finding God in all things and magis affirm the continuing relevance of Ignatian spirituality in addressing the challenges of the modern world. Accordingly, Ignatian spirituality offers a reflective, dialogical, and transformative framework of faith for contemporary Christian living.
SEMANGAT KEBANGSAAN KAUM RELIGIUS KATOLIK SEBAGAI UPAYA KONTRA-RADIKALISME AGAMA DI MASYARAKAT PLURAL KOTA PONTIANAK Husun, Maria Magdalena; Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Dol, Amandus Suhaedi; Yuswanto, Felisitas
IN VERITATE LUX Vol 9 No 1 (2026): IN VERITATE LUX: Jurnal Ilmu Kateketik Pastoral Teologi, Pendidikan, Antropologi,
Publisher : STP St. Bonaventura Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63037/ivl.v9i1.186

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Religious radicalism is a multidimensional phenomenon arising from the complex interaction of theological, social, political, economic, and educational factors. In pluralistic societies such as Pontianak, radicalism has the potential to disrupt social cohesion if not addressed through a comprehensive approach that integrates faith, ethics, and social practice. This study aims to analyze how Catholic monks and nuns internalize and actualize the spirit of nationalism as a counter-radicalism strategy, while also understanding the meaning of Church teachings in the context of diversity, democracy, and respect for human dignity. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with religious figures across several parishes of the Archdiocese of Pontianak and analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that radicalism prevention is carried out through enlightening Catholic religious education, interfaith dialogue, the reinforcement of tolerance values, respect for human dignity, development of critical thinking, and active engagement in diverse communities. The implementation of the spirit of nationalism not only strengthens loyalty to the state but also affirms the Gospel’s call to live in fraternity, solidarity, and justice. Accordingly, monks and nuns serve as agents of social transformation, embodying Gospel values while enhancing cohesion and peace in pluralistic societies.
Bunuh Diri dalam Perspektif Sosiologi Agama dan Teologi Katolik Tjang, Yanto Sandy; Soeryamassoka, Herkulana Mekarryani; Acin, Mayong Andreas; Andry, Vensius Rico Novi; Ubeq, Victoria Julianti Siska; Iswaraningsih, Theresia Lina; Situmorang, Yosephin Metauli
Media: Jurnal Filsafat dan Teologi Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Februari 2026
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Seminari Pineleng

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53396/media.v7i1.670

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This article examines suicide from the perspectives of the sociology of religion and Catholic theology in order to understand its social, moral, and pastoral dimensions. The study employs a qualitative approach through interdisciplinary library research, integrating sociological theories of religion with theological reflections within the Catholic tradition. The analysis shows that suicide cannot be understood solely as an individual act but is closely related to social integration, communal solidarity, and the protective role of religious communities. From a theological perspective, Bunuh Diri Dalam Perspektif Sosiologi Agama dan Teologi KatolikCatholic teaching emphasizes the inherent dignity of the human person, the complexity of moral responsibility in situations of psychological suffering, and the primacy of divine mercy. The study argues that an interdisciplinary approach provides a more comprehensive framework for interpreting suicide and responding pastorally to those affected by it. It proposes a contextual pastoral response that includes spiritual accompaniment, compassionate pastoral care, and the strengthening of community support systems. Such an approach enables the Church to address the issue of suicide in a more humane, reflective, and pastorally responsible manner.