Aletheia Christian Educators Journal
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): OKTOBER 2024

I DO NOT KNOW: HOW CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS CAN HELP AGNOSTIC STUDENTS

Ezra Iskandar (Universitas Kristen Petra)
Felix Tanzil (Universitas Kristen Petra)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2024

Abstract

A growing number of Indonesian young people, both on campuses and social media, are identifying as agnostics. However, many do so without fully understanding what agnosticism means, often seeing it as an anti-mainstream alternative to atheism. This trend presents a challenge for educators, particularly in Christian schools and universities, who must engage with these students effectively. In the Indonesian context, this issue is further complicated by Pancasila, which upholds belief in God as national ideology. This essay uses recent literature to introduce the basic tenets of agnosticism, identify types of agnosticism, and offer educators practical strategies – from theology, philosophy, and psychology – to foster deeper understanding of this issue in schools.

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aletheia

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Education Other

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ALETHEIA Christian Educators Journal merupakan wadah publikasi hasil penelitian Pendidikan Kristen yang memiliki nomor e-ISSN 2776-3714, yang secara daring (online) diterbitkan oleh Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan - Universitas Kristen Petra dengan tujuan (1) Mempublikasikan berbagai hasil ...