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Religious Pluralism in Indonesia's Multicultural Society Engkos Koswara; R.F. Bhanu Viktorahadi
Integritas Terbuka: Peace and Interfaith Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): Integritas Terbuka: Peace and Interfaith Studies
Publisher : Kongregasi Hati Kudus Yesus (RSCJ) Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (343.119 KB) | DOI: 10.59029/int.v1i1.6

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Indonesia is a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multi-religious nation where religions are developed and adhered to and are inseparable from a plural society. Sociologically, religious pluralism is a fact that we are different, diverse, and plural in terms of religion. The existence of these religions is a particular challenge that each religious believer must face because pluralism is already around us, and not no one can refuse it again. In such conditions, tolerance and interfaith dialogue of religious adherents are the primary capital in maintaining the integrity of plural and multicultural religious communities.
Fortifying from Radicalism: Campuses' and Students' Efforts in Indonesia and Malaysia Mochamad Ziaul Haq; Gerardette Philips; R.F. Bhanu Viktorahadi; M. Yusuf Wibisono
TEMALI : Jurnal Pembangunan Sosial Vol 6, No 1 (2023): TEMALI Vol. 6 No. 1 Tahun 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jt.v6i1.24446

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The development of radicalism has reached all corners of the world, including the Southeast Asian region. The main target for recruiting radicalism movements is young people, especially students. This paper examines the efforts of campus institutions and students in anticipating the influence of radicalism, especially in the campus environment. The study was conducted on students in Indonesia and Malaysia. The method used in this paper is qualitative, through in-depth interviews, focus group discussion (FGD), and document review. This paper finds that students in Indonesia and Malaysia have become aware of the rise of radicalism in their countries, so various responses have been followed to protect themselves from the dangers of this ideology. Efforts undertaken by the campus include a policy of disseminating an understanding of religious or Islamic moderation wasatiyah. Meanwhile, the efforts made by students to fortify themselves include independent efforts through an independent search for knowledge and learning in class, friendship relations, student discussions, and access to social media. All efforts made by campuses and students are part of instrumental actions using campus institutions as bureaucracy. This paper argues that radicalism as a collective action can be anticipated through collective social action, such as by utilizing available instruments.
Post- and pre-Vatican II Council Perspectives on Church Education Kaha, Florens Prasetio Ade Kurniawan; Viktorahadi, R.F. Bhanu
Hanifiya: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama Vol 7, No 2 (2024): Hanifiya: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama
Publisher : Program Studi Studi Agama-Agama Pascasarjana UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/.v7i2.37147

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Education is an essential matter for every individual to support both personal and social life. This has been an unchanged reality up to the present moment. The Church truly recognizes its significant role in education. However, with various changing contexts over different eras, the Church's response to education in each era also varies. Before the Second Vatican Council, the Church faced an educational situation influenced by Gallicanism, which sought to weaken the Church's influence on the state. The impact of Gallicanism on education was the existence of a state monopoly on education, leaving behind crucial aspects of education. Pope Pius XI, through Divini Illius Magistri, sought to address such a context. After the Second Vatican Council, the Church's stance, previously closed to the modern world, began to change. The Church became more open to the modern world, influencing its perspective on education. Education, which was previously more anti-modernism and anti-liberalism, has now become more open. This shift is conveyed in the document Gravissimum Educationis, published during the Second Vatican Council. The Church's development in responding to the evolving world of education is a tangible manifestation of its presence in the world.
R REFLEKSI KRITIS ATAS EKSISTENSI AGAMA SEBAGAI PESAN TUHAN Louk, Vabianus; Elbert Biliyandi, Mateus; Bhanu Viktorahadi, R.F.
Integritas Terbuka: Peace and Interfaith Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Integritas Terbuka: Peace and Interfaith Studies
Publisher : Kongregasi Hati Kudus Yesus (RSCJ) Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59029/int.v2i2.18

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This research aims to critically reflect on the existence of religion as God's message. Religion is considered to have the potential to change a person's behavior through moral values sourced from the Holy Book or Al Quran as a source of faith or revelation. The main purpose of religion is believed to be the guidance of rules that lead to a better direction, reflecting God's message. However, the existence of religion begins to be questioned when it is used for subjective interests, creating problems in society. The research method used in this paper is a literature review, by referring to various writings, journal articles, and books as supporting sources to strengthen the argument. This research aims to answer critical questions about whether religion can still be categorized as a message of God's revelation when it experiences misuse that creates conflict in society. The results of this critical reflection are expected to provide new insights related to the existence of religion as moral guidance and God's message, as well as how its misuse can reduce the essence and original purpose of religion.
PERNIKAHAN DALAM DUA AGAMA : PERBANDINGAN KONSEP PERNIKAHAN DALAM ISLAM DAN KATOLIK Lazuardi, Fakhrul; Viktorahadi, R.F. Bhanu
Integritas Terbuka: Peace and Interfaith Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Integritas Terbuka: Peace and Interfaith Studies
Publisher : Kongregasi Hati Kudus Yesus (RSCJ) Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59029/int.v3i2.34

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan konsep agama Islam dan Katolik mengenai pernikahan, mulai dari tujuan, proses, dan tanggung jawab suami-istri. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data studi literatur terhadap teks-teks agama Islam (Al-Qur'an dan Hadis) serta Katolik (Alkitab dan Ajaran Gereja) dan literatur seperti buku dan hasil penelitian yang telah terpublikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tujuan pernikahan dalam Islam adalah membentuk keluarga yang sakinah, mawaddah, wa rahmah, sementara dalam Katolik, pernikahan dipandang sebagai bentuk kasih sayang Allah kepada umat-Nya. Selain itu, perbedaan proses pernikahan terlihat pada Islam yang diawali dengan khitbah dan akad nikah, sedangkan dalam Katolik terdapat kursus pranikah dan upacara pemberkatan. Meski terdapat perbedaan dalam konsep dan pelaksanaan, kedua agama ini sama-sama memandang pernikahan sebagai institusi sakral yang didasarkan pada cinta, komitmen, dan tanggung jawab, dengan tujuan membangun keluarga yang harmonis.
Persaudaraan Orang Muda Katolik: Perbandingan Dokumen Abu Dhabi dan Sinode Keuskupan Bandung 2015 Leonardus Dewantara, Moses; Viktorahadi, R.F. Bhanu
FOCUS Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Focus
Publisher : Parahyangan Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/focus.v4i2.7376

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This research explores the role of Catholic Youth (Orang Muda Katolik or OMK) in responding to the challenges of intolerance in Indonesia, particularly in the province of West Java. By examining Catholic Church documents such as the "Abu Dhabi Document" and "Christus Vivit," as well as the Pastoral Focus of the Bandung Diocese for the year 2023, this study aims to understand how OMK comprehends and implements the values of brotherhood advocated by the Church. In the context of intolerance, especially in West Java, known as a region with high levels of intolerance, the research also explores concrete steps that OMK can take to build a more tolerant society. The study involves an analysis of OMK identity, with a focus on the characteristics of the millennial generation, and considers the impact of the document "Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together" and the results of the 2015 Synod of the Bandung Diocese. The results indicate that OMK plays a crucial role in fostering interfaith brotherhood, emphasizing dialogue, acceptance of differences, and participation in social action. With implications from Church documents, this research provides a strong foundation for OMK to develop a spirit of brotherhood, respect for differences, and engagement in social action as part of their social responsibility. In the context of pastoral guidance, the study highlights the importance of conscience as a moral guide and suggests pastoral strategies that can be applied to help OMK internalize faith values. Thus, this research provides profound insights into the role of the Catholic Church in promoting peace and brotherhood in the midst of religious intolerance. The results can serve as a basis for further development of strategies to address tolerance challenges at the local and national levels.
Seminari Tinggi Fermentum : Kebersatuan Calon Imam Ragam Budaya, Satu Silih Asih Felix, Fransiskus; Viktorahadi, R.F. Bhanu
FOCUS Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Focus
Publisher : Parahyangan Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/focus.v5i2.8154

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This research discusses the cultural differences of each candidates of priest at Fermentum Major Seminary. Cultural differences are a challenge for efforts to unify the vision with the Fermentum Major Seminary formation program. By using the unifying elements offered by the RFIS document, the candidates of priest create unity among community members with an attitude of ‘Silih Asih’. ‘Silih Asih’ is a Sundanese philosophy that continues to be lived by the people of West Java. This research uses empirical research methods, observations, a logical thinking framework which is manifested in a sequence of narratives, descriptions and analysis. This method is complemented by literature study. Empirical research was carried out using short interviews to find out valid data from each members regarding their place of origin and ethnicity, pastoral care together with the congregation. As a result, good and correct processing is needed in dealing with these differences. The element of unity offered by the Church’s document Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis (RFIS) and the Guidelines for the Formation of Candidates for Priests in the Bandung Diocese help the candidates of priest to find unity of vision with the seminary institution and the pastoral vision of the Bishop of Bandung. The development of an attitude of compassion must be carried out and lived by members at the Fermentum Major Seminary of the Bandung Diocese.
Cara Pandang Gereja terhadap Kemiskinan dan Pembangunan Viktorahadi, Bhanu; Haq, Mochamad Ziaul; Huriani, Yeni
Hanifiya: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama Vol 4, No 2 (2021): Hanifiya: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama
Publisher : Program Studi Studi Agama-Agama Pascasarjana UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/hanifiya.v4i2.13961

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Poverty is a social reality in the dynamics of human life in the world. This social reality is also part of the Church's concern. The Church pays attention, cares, and conveys its teachings about poverty and ways to overcome it through its dynamic structure, which includes Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. This study is literature research, with Indonesian contextualization. By textual analysis, this paper shows that in reflecting on various realities related to poverty, especially by using the scalpel of Theology of Liberation, the Church has concluded that poverty, especially structural poverty, is the fruit of social sin. Social sin is an individual sin built in such a way with various kinds of conditioning to become a massive structure. This study recommends the need for personal and communal repentance to destroy this structure of sin and, at the same time, lift people out of structural poverty.
Collaborating to Enhance Tolerance Among Bandung's Students of Diverse Religions Wibisono, Muhammad Yusuf; Viktorahadi, Bhanu; Rahman, Mohammad Taufiq
Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas Vol 4, No 4 (2024): Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jis.v4i4.41191

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This study investigates the perceptions of tolerance held by students at UIN Bandung and Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR), two religiously affiliated postsecondary educational establishments in Bandung. The data for this research was gathered through document reviews and interviews using a qualitative methodology. Fifty students from UIN Bandung and fifty from UNPAR Bandung were interviewed. This study discovers that students' perceptions of their religious texts—the Bible and the Qur'an—have an impact on how tolerant they are Socially, it is discovered that Indonesians' conception of tolerance has a national dimension based on the national ideology. Religious and social concepts provide these kids with the foundation for tolerance in a variety of ways. Students at UIN Bandung continue to exhibit tolerance, but only within the framework of their religion—Islam. On the other hand, tolerance is practiced in both the social and individual environments at UNPAR, a campus that is more diverse and cosmopolitan. Collaboration strengthens the two student groups' tolerant attitudes. This collaboration later initiated the birth of the Halaqah Damai (Circle of Peace) as a forum for the two student groups to have dialogue and understand the essence of religious tolerance to be disseminated in their respective environments.
The Authenticity of the Word in the Expression “Yahweh Touching Jeremiah’s Mouth” (Jer 1:4-10) Viktorahadi, R. F. Bhanu
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 25 No. 2 (2009)
Publisher : Faculty of Philosophy, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (1225.53 KB) | DOI: 10.26593/mel.v25i2.925.179-205

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The prophetical offices are always started with prophetic call narrative. There are several unique elements in this prophetic call narrative, which can be found in prophetic call moments of the prophets, namely the role of God’s Words, the appearance of God (theophany) in its variety, and the delegation mission task. What is interesting to analyze is the variety of God’s appearances (theophany), since the varieties depend on the context of each prophet and the delegation mission tasks given to them. This article discusses the prophetic call narrative of Jeremiah. At first sight, the calling and delegation moments of Jeremiah resembles Isaiah and Ezekiel’s, especially in God’s hands and the prophet’s mouth activity. Nevertheless, in Jeremiah’s prophetic call narrative, God’s activities have a special meaning related to his context. In Jeremiah’s case, the act of God touching his mouth and putting His words into it is the emphasis of the authenticity of God’s Words that comes out of Jeremiah’s mouth. The authenticity is needed by Jeremiah because he has to face false prophets.