Indonesian Journal of Theology
Vol 9 No 2 (2021): Edisi Spesial - Mendamba Cinta: Dasar-dasar bagi Spiritualitas

The Holy-Erotic Spirituality: Merayakan Seksualitas, Menghidupi Spiritualitas

Timotius Verdino (Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2021

Abstract

This article intends to show that spirituality and sexuality cannot be separated because they need one another and meet at a common point, namely eros which is animated by the Holy Spirit as a manifestation of divine eros or God's desire. To that end, this paper begins with a few explanations about human sexuality and an overview of how sexuality has been considered in Christianity throughout its history. After that, referring to the discussion of eros in the Song of Songs by Edmée Kingsmill and eros in the relation of the self and the Other according to Mayra Rivera, I will discuss eros as a meeting point for spirituality and sexuality. In the end, based on Pope Benedict XVI's view in Deus Caritas est, this article will be concluded with a theological construction of the Holy Spirit as the Divine Eros, which is God's own desire that animates both human spirituality and sexuality.

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Religion Humanities Social Sciences

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Indonesian Journal of Theology is a theological journal published by Asosiasi Teolog Indonesia. It is established to enhance theological discourse among theologians across denominations and faith traditions, particularly in the Indonesian context. We also aim to contribute to the wider academic ...