Asian Journal of Philosophy and Religion
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): April 2023

Philosophy and Theology Based on the Philosopher Réne Girard: A Reflection

Dogi Angga Saputra (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Palangka Raya)
Flora Pransiska (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Palangka Raya)
Jesicka Agustiana (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Palangka Raya)
Remikariasa (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Palangka Raya)
Rika (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Palangka Raya)
Selma Veronika (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Palangka Raya)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 May 2023

Abstract

This study aims to examine in a simple way when talking about Réne Girard's mimetic desire to be connected with narratives of sacrifice that are synonymous with violence, especially—besides speaking in other scientific disciplines—theology in the narratives of the Judeo-Christian scripture tradition. This research uses qualitative research methods with literature study. Literature study by looking at the interplay of philosophy and theology through the lens of Réne Girard. The results of the research show that there is a rationalization/perpetuation of violence through narration to practice, both within the state, the church and in the holy texts themselves. Through the light of the mimetic desire in the narrative of Yusuf and his brothers and the narrative of King Solomon and his two wives who claim children born from their respective wombs, it shows that 2 of the many texts which are patterned on characterizing violence are identical to these praxis-narratives.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ajpr

Publisher

Subject

Religion

Description

Asian Journal of Philosophy and Religion (AJPR) focus and covers critical, hermeneutical, historical, and constructive inquiry of philosophy and religion. The journal publishes research results, review, and literature study articles in theology, religion history, religious ethics, and philosophy of ...