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Paais, Vikry Reinaldo
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Leaving and Entering Religion:Understanding Religious Conversion in the Discourse of Religious Freedom and Human Right Paais, Vikry Reinaldo
Satya Widya: Jurnal Studi Agama Vol 6 No 2 (2023): Satya Widya: Jurnal Studi Agama
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian pada Masyarakat Institut Agama Hindu Negeri Tampung Penyang Palangka Raya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33363/swjsa.v6i2.1039

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Religious conversion is a problematic phenomenon. It is supported based on religious freedom, but opposed based on religious doctrines and truth claims. The debate on religious conversion in relation to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) tends to stop on the dichotomy of universalism and relativism of human rights. That is, religious conversion is recognized as a universal value, but in a particular context became relative. In this perspective, the implementation of religious conversion, which should be universal, becomes limited. As a result, there are various kinds of stigmatization against the subjects of religious conversion, for instance, they are labeled as "heretics", "infidels", "apostates", and even "dissidents" against religion. Therefore, to explain religious conversion in relation to religious freedom and human rights, I do not stop at the dichotomy of universalism and relativism of human rights. However, religious conversion needs to be analyzed as part of the freedom of religion whose subjects must be protected. This paper will analyze the issue of religious conversion in two perspectives: first, how religious conversion (in and out conversion) in religious doctrines and teachings; and, second, how to understand religious conversion in the discourse of freedom of religion which is closely intertwined with human rights. The method used in this paper is a combination of interviews and literature study. The findings in this research show that freedom of religion is often constrained by religion itself (so-called religious relativism)
Interreligious Engagement Between Indigenous Religion and Christianity Within the Huaulu Community in Maluku Paais, Vikry Reinaldo
Al-Albab Vol 14, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Pascasarjana IAIN Pontianak

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24260/alalbab.v14i1.3289

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The arrival of Western Christianity in the archipelago, alongside European expansion, solidified Christian dominance and asserted superiority over indigenous religious practices. European supremacy did not merely bolster this dominance but also fueled theological narratives that portrayed indigenous religions as “dark” and “heretical,” necessitating their conversion to Christianity. This framework shaped interfaith discourse, marginalizing indigenous religions and excluding them from meaningful engagement. This article aims to analyze the socio-religious engagement between the adherents of Memaham (an indigenous religion) and Christians in the context of interreligious relations. This research was conducted within the Huaulu indigenous community, North Seram District, Central Maluku Regency, Maluku Province. This study employs a participatory qualitative research methodology, using interviews and observations as data generation methods. The findings reveal that Memaham, as the indigenous religion of the Huaulu, experienced a complex and dynamic engagement with Christianity, such as harmonious collaboration, ongoing negotiation, and even direct confrontation. Those findings provide an empirical contribution to interreligious relations within a postcolonial context, by aiming to avoid the romanticization often oriented towards harmonious relationships.
Matuari dan Hospitalitas: Relasi Kristen dan Muslim Kampung Jawa: Oleh Gerry Nelwan Paais, Vikry Reinaldo
Indonesian Journal of Theology Vol 13 No 1 (2025): Edisi Reguler
Publisher : Asosiasi Teolog Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46567/ijt.v13i1.612

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A book review of Matuari dan Hospitalitas: Relasi Kristen dan Muslim Kampung Jawa.
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