PASCA: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
Vol 22 No 1 (2026): PASCA: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen

Kepo Digital sebagai Distorsi Curiosity: Sebuah Rekonstruksi Teologis Berdasarkan Hikmat Alkitabiah

Iman Kristina Halawa (Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Arastamar Bengkulu)
Saut Maruli P. Panggabean (Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Arastamar Bengkulu)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

The phenomenon of digital kepo reflects a distortion of curiosity within contemporary social media culture. Curiosity, which fundamentally functions as a human capacity for seeking knowledge and meaning, is often transformed into the consumption of sensationalism, gossip, and social judgment. This study aims to reconstruct the phenomenon theologically through the concept of biblical wisdom (ḥokmâ) as a foundation for Christian digital ethics. The study employs a qualitative approach, using a normative-theological hermeneutical method, to analyze Proverbs 2:1–6, James 3:5–6, and Ephesians 4:29. The findings reveal that digital kepo constitutes a form of curiosity that has lost its moral and spiritual orientation because it is detached from divine wisdom. In contrast, biblical wisdom directs curiosity toward truth, love, and moral responsibility. This study proposes Christian Digital Wisdom as an ethical paradigm for reflective and spiritually formative digital communication practices.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

PSC

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Social Sciences Other

Description

PASCA is a journal published periodically by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of the Indonesian Baptist Theological Institute (STBI) Semarang. Published regularly twice in one year, in May and November. This journal holds scientific work and research results in theological ...