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Religious Metaethics: The Golden Rule for Interfaith Activists in West Java Dinata, Arfi Pandu; Supriatna, Encup
Socio Politica : Jurnal Ilmiah Jurusan Sosiologi Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Socio-Politica
Publisher : FISIP UIN SGD Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/socio-politica.v15i1.44851

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Religion serves as a fundamental source of ethics for its adherents, inspiring social activism. This study aims to explore the role of the golden rule as an ethical foundation in interfaith activism by analyzing how three individuals from different religious backgrounds implement it in their daily lives. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach and the phenomenology of religion method, this research examines the perspectives and religious experiences of the participants regarding the application of compassion values in their social engagements. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with a Buddhist lecturer, a Confucian Sunday school teacher, and a Christian sexual assault victim counselor. The results indicate that all three participants integrate their religious teachings as guiding principles to navigate social, political, and humanitarian challenges. Their activism manifests in various forms, including education, advocacy, and community support, demonstrating that religious values can foster inclusivity and social justice. This study concludes that the golden rule is not merely a universal ethical framework but also a driving force for tangible actions that promote equality and solidarity across different faith communities. Contribution: This study contributes to the understanding of interfaith activism by demonstrating how the golden rule serves as a universal ethical foundation that transcends religious boundaries, fostering inclusivity and social justice through tangible actions.
Antiqua et Nova and Shifting Religious Authority: The Catholic Church's Response to Artificial Intelligence through a Postmodernist Paradigm Dinata, Arfi Pandu; Kuswana, Dadang
Asketik: Jurnal Agama dan Perubahan Sosial Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Asketik: Jurnal Agama dan Perubahan Sosial
Publisher : Prodi Sosiologi Agama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/asketik.v9i1.2468

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This study explores the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and religious authority through a critical analysis of Antiqua et Nova, an official document issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and the Dicastery for Culture and Education of the Catholic Church. The document is examined as a theological and ethical response to the challenges posed by the rapid advancement of AI, particularly its influence on spiritual practices and the potential shift in symbolic authority within religious life. Employing a qualitative content analysis method, this research focuses on how the Catholic Church addresses the tension between technological innovation and the preservation of human dignity, moral responsibility, and spiritual authenticity. The discussion is situated within the framework of postmodern thought, which emphasizes the decentralization of truth claims, the rise of digital mediation, and the erosion of traditional epistemic hierarchies. In this context, Antiqua et Nova offers a cautious yet constructive approach: it neither rejects AI outright nor embraces it uncritically. Instead, it affirms the importance of ethical discernment, the primacy of human relationality, and the irreplaceability of embodied spiritual presence. This article concludes that the Catholic Church, through Antiqua et Nova, seeks to maintain the integrity of religious authority by articulating a theological framework that critically engages with AI while upholding the foundational principles of Christian anthropology and moral theology.