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Thio Donald Sugiarto
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya
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Barriers To Discipleship In The Mandarin-Based Churches Thio Donald Sugiarto
Jurnal Didaskalia Vol 4 No 1: Journal Didaskalia - April 2021
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (269.634 KB) | DOI: 10.33856/didaskalia.v4i1.210

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Discipleship today has again become a principal concern, was greeted with positive and implemented practically in the Lord's church, including the church-based mandarin which will be the object of research journal. However the fact is, after going through a preliminary study in the form of informal conversations with some of the Servants of the Lord and of the Assembly representing some church-based mandarin, the authors noticed that even though discipleship approved by a majority of the Servant of the Lord as an important thing that must be done, however there are still many of the church who have not done it in a concrete way in real life. Seminar after seminar and training for the sake of training has been held, in great demand and was followed by thousands of people from dozens of even hundreds of church, however only a handful of the church has been run in real time and sustainable. Considering the importance of discipleship which is the great mission of Jesus, not just an option or optional, even though there are many aspects that can be examined in the subject of discipleship, the authors will focus his research on the obstacles that may arise in the implementation of discipleship practically in the church, in particular that based on mandarin. Therefore, the authors wanted to examine further, the first about the essence of discipleship itself, and continued with research on the constraints, obstacles and challenges that make this discipleship can't be implemented in churches, in particular that based mandarin where the author to worship and serve.
Kajian Gerakan Zaman Baru: Implikasi Filosofis dan Spiritualitas bagi Gereja-Gereja Mandarin Sugiarto, Thio Donald
Jurnal Teologi dan Pelayanan Kerusso Vol 10 No 1: Jurnal Teologi & Pelayanan Kerusso - Maret 2025
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33856/kerusso.v10i1.413

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The New Age Movement has rapidly developed in recent decades, having a significant impact on various aspects of life, including philosophy and spirituality. The uniqueness of this movement lies in its universal nature, allowing its teachings to be embraced across different religions, including Christianity. This has the potential to influence Mandarin-based churches, which strongly maintain their traditions and culture. This research aims to explore the philosophy and spiritual practices of the New Age Movement within the context of Christianity and assess the extent to which its teachings can interact with Christian values. The main focus of the study is to understand how the New Age Movement is accepted and practiced in Mandarin churches that remain steadfast in preserving their cultural identity and traditions. The study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive analysis, studying literature related to the movement and observing spiritual practices in Mandarin-based churches to understand its influence on the congregation. The findings indicate that although the New Age Movement has the potential to be accepted within a Christian context, there are challenges in maintaining the sanctity of Christian teachings. The syncretism that characterizes this movement allows for adaptation with church traditions, but care must be taken to avoid altering the substance of Christian teachings. This study provides important insights for Mandarin churches to wisely understand and respond to the influence of the New Age Movement, ensuring that the congregation continues to uphold authentic Christian teachings and does not fall into beliefs contrary to the Christian faith.
Antara Toleransi Dan Sinkretisme: Telaah Kritis Terhadap Pluralisme Dalam Kehidupan Sosial Dan Keagamaan Pada Masyarakat Indonesia Yang Majemuk Thio Donald Sugiarto
KAPATA: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristen Vol 7, No 1 (2026): Juni
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Bethel Ambon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55798/kapata.v7i1.170

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Pluralism is one of the most widely discussed concepts in contemporary social and religious studies. However, debates surrounding pluralism are often marked by conceptual ambiguity because social pluralism and religious pluralism are frequently treated as identical concepts. This situation gives rise to two equally problematic tendencies: syncretism, which obscures religious identity, and intolerance, which fosters hostility toward differences. Therefore, examining the boundaries of pluralism is essential within pluralistic societies that seek to preserve social harmony without compromising the integrity of religious convictions. This article is based on the thesis that social pluralism constitutes an important foundation for communal life, whereas religious pluralism, when developed into theological relativism, has the potential to blur religious identity and encourage syncretism. This study employs a qualitative approach using library research. Data were gathered from literature in the fields of sociology of religion, philosophy of religion, theology of religions, human rights, and religious freedom, and were analyzed through descriptive and critical approaches. The findings indicate that social pluralism contributes positively to democratic life, respect for human dignity, and cooperation across social identities. In contrast, religious pluralism faces conceptual difficulties when fundamental differences among religions are reduced to expressions that are assumed to be equally valid responses to the same reality. At the same time, the preservation of religious identity must not develop into intolerance. This article proposes a new concept, namely coexistence without relativism, as a model that rejects two opposing extremes: syncretism, which erases identity, and intolerance, which is hostile toward difference. This model enables respect for diversity while simultaneously preserving the integrity of each religious community’s beliefs.
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