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Business Ethics from a Theological Perspective: Building a Business Based on Love and Justice Ante, Defllins; Sutrisno, Sutrisno
Journal of Religious and Socio-Cultural Vol 6 No 1 (2025): Journal of Religious and Socio-Cultural Vol.6 No.1 (April 2025)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Widya Agape dan Perkumpulan Teolog Agama Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46362/jrsc.v6i1.282

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This article examines the application of Christian business ethics, focusing on how theological principles guide ethical decision-making in the marketplace. As businesses prioritize profitability, many Christian leaders aim to integrate faith values into their operations to promote fairness, justice, and compassion. The study explores key theological concepts such as honesty, integrity, stewardship, love, and justice, and how these principles can be applied in real-world business practices. The purpose of the article is to offer a practical framework for Christian business leaders to integrate ethical principles into leadership, employee relations, and customer interactions. Through a review of theological teachings and Christian business literature, the article provides actionable insights for translating faith into business decisions. The findings suggest that businesses applying Christian ethics experience improved long-term outcomes, including stronger relationships with employees, customers, and stakeholders. By emphasizing values like integrity, fairness, and servant leadership, Christian business leaders foster a culture of trust and accountability. This article contributes to Christian business ethics by offering both theological and practical guidance. It encourages leaders to view their work as a way to serve others and honor God, while promoting social responsibility, ethical behavior, and sustainable practices that positively impact society.
Ceng Beng dalam Perspektif Kristen: Menyelaraskan Iman dan Tradisi dalam Budaya Tionghoa Ante, Defllins; Sutrisno, Sutrisno
Indonesian Journal of Religious Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Indonesian Journal of Religious, Vol.7, No.2 (October 2024)
Publisher : LPPM - Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Indonesia Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46362/ijr.v8i2.40

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This article discusses the relationship between the Ceng Beng practice, a Chinese cultural tradition, and the Christian faith among the Chinese community. Ceng Beng, a festival to honor ancestors through tomb visits and ritual offerings, presents theological challenges for Chinese Christians, as Christianity emphasizes monotheism and worshiping only God. The Chinese Christian community faces a dilemma between preserving ancestral traditions and adhering to Christian teachings. This article identifies three main approaches to responding to Ceng Beng: rejection of the practice, modification of the rituals to align more closely with Christian teachings, and acceptance of the practice in a less ritualistic form. The role of the church and family significantly influences individuals' decisions on whether to follow or modify the Ceng Beng practice. The article also highlights the importance of a pastoral approach that is sensitive to cultural values, as well as the need for the church to provide relevant and contextual theological education. The findings show a diversity of views among Chinese Christians regarding this tradition and emphasize the importance of the church accommodating these differing perspectives with wisdom. Artikel ini membahas hubungan antara praktik Ceng Beng, sebuah tradisi budaya Tionghoa, dengan iman Kristen di kalangan masyarakat Tionghoa. Ceng Beng, yang merupakan hari raya untuk menghormati leluhur melalui ziarah makam dan ritual pemujaan, memiliki tantangan teologis bagi umat Kristen Tionghoa karena ajaran Kristen menekankan monoteisme dan penyembahan hanya kepada Tuhan. Masyarakat Kristen Tionghoa menghadapi dilema antara mempertahankan tradisi leluhur dan mengikuti ajaran Kristen. Artikel ini mengidentifikasi tiga pendekatan utama dalam menanggapi Ceng Beng: penolakan terhadap praktik Ceng Beng, modifikasi praktik agar lebih sesuai dengan ajaran Kristen, dan penerimaan praktik dalam bentuk yang lebih tidak ritualistik. Peran gereja dan keluarga sangat mempengaruhi keputusan individu dalam mengikuti atau mengubah praktik Ceng Beng. Artikel ini juga menekankan pentingnya pendekatan pastoral yang sensitif terhadap budaya, serta perlunya gereja memberikan pendidikan teologis yang relevan dan kontekstual. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya keberagaman pandangan di kalangan umat Kristen Tionghoa dalam menyikapi tradisi ini, dan pentingnya gereja untuk mengakomodasi perbedaan pandangan tersebut dengan bijaksana.