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Between Diversity and Disorder Trans Identities Reconsidered Iskandar, Ezra; Soegiarto, Samuel
Proceedings of The International Conference on Theology, Religion, Culture, and Humanities Vol 1, No 2 (2024): Proceedings of The International Conference on Theology, Religion, Culture, and
Publisher : Fakultas Teologi, Universitas Sanata Dharma

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/tic.v1i2.8994

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Transgender communities perceive Christians as oppressive, intolerant, and obsolete, especially when the latter condemns them. Transgender, loosely defined, is a person who feels that [her] gender identity does not conform to [her] sex assigned at birth. This experience can also be called gender identity disorder (GID). Few transgenders decide to go as far as undergoing sex reassignment surgery and hormone therapy. This paper seeks to explore the concepts of transgender identity by offering comparison to the concepts of transability. Transability, loosely defined, is a person who feels that her disabled identity does not conform to her able-physical body. This can also be called Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID). A transabled person, for example, feels that she is a limp—having limp identity—despite having normally healthy legs. Few transabled individuals decide to go as far as undergoing amputation. This paper, incorporating theological perspective on the sanctity of human body and philosophical considerations of bodily integrity, invites us to come up with a consistent ethical stance that either acknowledges both (GID and BIID) as expressions of diversity or rejects both (GID and BIID) as forms of disorder.
From Compulsion to Character: Parental Digital Discipleship through Sabbath Rhythms in a Smart Society Soegiarto, Samuel
Aletheia Christian Educators Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): APRIL 2026
Publisher : Universitas Kristen Petra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/aletheia.7.1.68-75

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This study explores how parents can disciple elementary-aged children to navigate the addictive mechanisms of digital gaming. It provides a theological framework transforming digital play from a "compulsion loop" into a space for character formation. Utilizing Richard Osmer’s framework, this research conducts a four-fold task: descriptive-empirical (analyzing "pleasurable bondage"), interpretive (dissecting dysfunctional liturgies), normative (constructing Sabbath and Imago Dei theology), and pragmatic (outlining parental discipleship strategies). Compulsion loops exploit the "restless heart" through a "counterfeit grace". However, Sabbath rhythms foster essential virtues like self-control, presence, and gratitude. The Sabbath provides a telos reorienting desires toward God’s finished work. This paper fills a gap in Christian elementary education by integrating behavioral psychology with Reformed theology. It offers a "third way" of discerning engagement for families in a smart society. Practical/Social Implications. The study proposes "counter-praxis" for the home: "Gaming Sabbath" rhythms, "closing liturgies," and dialogical reflection tools for parents to evaluate digital play's spiritual impact. This study is primarily theoretical. Future research should include empirical studies on the long-term impact of Sabbath practices on character development in elementary students.
Co-Authors Ezra Iskandar