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Theological Issues of Sexuality and Christian Marriage Nainggolan, Parlaungan; Rogate Artaida Tiarasi Gultom; Dapot Damanik
Socio-Economic and Humanistic Aspects for Township and Industry Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Socio-Economic and Humanistic Aspects for Township and Industry
Publisher : Tinta Emas Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59535/sehati.v3i2.510

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Sexuality and marriage are two important aspects of human life that have a deep spiritual dimension in the context of Christian faith. However, social, cultural, and technological developments in the modern era have presented various issues that challenge the church's traditional views on these two things, such as free sex, same-sex marriage, divorce, and interfaith marriage. This study aims to examine theologically and pastorally the Christian view of sexuality and marriage based on the Bible, and to identify the church's response to contemporary dynamics and challenges. The research was conducted using a literature study method and a contextual hermeneutic approach, and considered interdisciplinary perspectives from the fields of sociology and psychology. The results of the study indicate that the church needs to formulate an approach based on love and biblical truth in dealing with modern issues, as well as strengthen pastoral care and faith education in Christian families. Thus, a deep and relevant understanding of faith can be the basis for guiding people to live a holy sexual and marital life in the midst of a changing world.
FAMILY CONTRIBUTION IN CHILDREN'S FAITH EDUCATION AMID GADGETS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Nainggolan, Parlaungan; Pasaribu, Andar Gunawan
COMPASS: Journal of Education and Counselling Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Compass: Journal of Education and Counselling, Oktober 2025
Publisher : ASIAN PUBLISHER

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58738/compass.v3i2.1133

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This study aims to analyze the contribution of the family in the faith education of children amidst the intensive and increasing use of gadgets and social media. The main questions of this study are: What are the patterns of digital media use by children? What are the digital mediation strategies employed by families? And how do these three aspects—the role of the family, digital mediation, and spiritual content consumption—interact to form the depth of children's faith? The methodology involves a systematic literature review (SLR) to examine the latest research discussing digital parenting, faith formation, and digital religious practices. The results of the study demonstrate that the family holds a fundamental role in faith formation through affective, cognitive, and and practical contributions, which are further strengthened by digital mediation in the form of active mediation, restrictive mediation, and co-use of religious media. Furthermore, the integration of digital spiritual content, as well as proven offline–online hybrid practices, can enrich the process of children's faith education. This research produces a conceptual model that positions the family as the foundation, digital mediation as the connector, and depth of faith as the primary external outcome. This model offers a new perspective that digital media can serve as a space for spiritual formation when directed reflectively and grounded in faith markers.