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ISSN : 08530726     EISSN : 27745422     DOI : 10.35312/forum.v51i1
FORUM focuses on philosophical and theological studies based on library studies and field research. Philosophical and theological reflections should present a systematic effort to explore new ways of doing philosophy and theology
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Kristologi Kontekstual Dayak Desa dalam Ritual Tolak Bala Vinsensius Mischa Aldeo; Gregorius Pasi; Markus Situmorang
Forum Vol. 55 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologia dan Filsafat Widya Sasana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35312/forum.v55i1.847

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The focus of this paper is to elaborate the contextual theology — specifically, the contextual Christology — of the Dayak Desa people as revealed through the Tolak Bala ritual. The Tolak Bala ritual, practiced by the Dayak Desa community in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, contains local wisdom concerning the protection of human life, salvation, and the relational harmony between human beings, the spiritual forces surrounding them, and the Supreme Reality (Petara). The methodology employed in this study is a critical reading within a synthetic/dialectical model. By using a critical reading of the Tolak Bala ritual data (collected through interviews and examinations of relevant anthropological studies), the author finds that the local wisdom of the Dayak Desa can illuminate and explain elements of the Catholic faith concerning Jesus the Savior in three aspects. First, Jesus the Savior can be understood as the integral Savior of the human person and all creation. Second, Jesus the Savior can be viewed as the Redeemer and Mediator who renews the relationship between humanity, creation, and God. Third, Jesus the Savior can be understood as the communal Savior of all members of the community.
Memahami Hindutva dan Implikasi bagi Toleransi di India Paulus Tegar Setiadi
Forum Vol. 55 No. 1 (2026)
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This article discusses the Hindutva issue that threatens pluralism and interfaith dialogue in India. Hindutva is a Hindu ideology in India proposed by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The purpose of this research is to critically analyze the biography, intellectual background, and how Sarvarkar expresses his thoughts. Hindutva is exclusive and legitimizes the practice of violence. The method used in this article is literature study with a focus on writings discussing Hindutva. The results show that Hindutva is an exclusive Indian nationalism with religions and cultures originating from outside Indian soil. This nationalist spirit has the potential to trigger radicalism similar to fascism patterns. This analysis emphasizes the need for religious moderation to avoid destructive radicalism that undermines interfaith dialogue.
Pantak sebagai Jembatan Spiritual dalam Sistem Religi Dayak Kanayatn Romanus Piter
Forum Vol. 55 No. 1 (2026)
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This article aims to explain the existence of Pantak in the religious system of the Dayak Kanayatn people as a spiritual bridge connecting humans with ancestral spirits. The focus of the study is to discuss the background of beliefs in Pantak, the process and types of its manufacture, the forms of rituals that accompany it, and the challenges of the sustainability of the Pantak tradition in the contemporary era. This research uses an exploratory study method with an interpretative approach, which integrates descriptive-ethnographic data and the author's cultural experience as part of the Dayak Kanayatn community. The results of the study show that Pantak was born from the belief in the continuity of the relationship between humans and ancestors after death, as well as the belief in Jubata as the source of life. This research confirms that Pantak is not just a cultural artifact, but a living religious symbol that is continuously negotiated amidst the dynamics and changes in religiosity, modern rationality, and social and cultural transformations of the Dayak Kanayatn people.
The Administration of Temporal Goods of Institutes of Consecrated Life: A Juridical-Canonical Perspective Yohanes Wilson B. Lena Meo; Charles Virgenius Setiawan
Forum Vol. 55 No. 1 (2026)
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This study critically examines the canonical discipline governing the administration of temporal goods in Institutes of Consecrated Life. Shifting the focus from a purely administrative-economic perspective, the article posits that the administration of such goods constitutes a profound ecclesial act, intrinsically rooted in the institute’s proper charism. Employing library research and a juridical approach based on the 1983 Code of Canon Law - with particular emphasis on canons 634 -640 and the general provisions of Book V - the study explores how fidelity to the proper charism of the institute serve as the foundational principles for the administration of temporal goods. The findings demonstrate that, given the ecclesiastical nature of these temporal goods, their administration must be strictly ordered toward the specific ends delineated in can. 1254 §2. Furthermore, the analysis highlights that the charism of the institute functions as an indispensable criterion of discernment, ensuring that ensuring that the administration of temporal goods remains inherently coherent with the institute’s identity and its mission in the world.