Melo: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Desember 2021

Teologia Pembebasan: Kajian Peranan Penting Gereja Dalam Memerdekakan Masyarakat Dari Kemiskinan

Martin Luther Manao (Sekolah Tinggi Teologi IKAT Jakarta)
Abdon A. Amtiran (Sekolah Tinggi Teologia IKAT Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Dec 2021

Abstract

This research was conducted to find out how the role of the church in liberating society from poverty. The problem of poverty in the church base areas in Indonesia is a real problem and continues from year to year. Poverty is a human problem. The church as the salt and light of the world is here to make an impact and bring about change. The research uses a qualitative approach by searching literature and field facts to respond to the conditions of poverty and how the church plays a role in liberating people from poverty. The results of the study show the importance of the church's role in bringing change to people who experience poverty. The church can play a role in two things, namely: first, with a political approach, both in terms of realm power and in terms of the good common. Second, the educational approach is to become a facilitator for the community in conducting job skills trainings.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ojsmelo

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities

Description

Melo is a Torajanese term that means good, excellent, pleasant, best. Melo is impression of God when He saw His creation. In Genesis 1, could be found that there are seven times He expresses this word. Every part of creation of God perfectly fulfills His will and purpose. This is the inspiration or ...