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In accord with the motto of IFTK Ledalero, the institute that publishes this journal, “Diligite Lumen Sapientiae” (“Love Light & Truth”), Jurnal Ledalero: Wacana Iman dan Kebudayaan (Discourse on Faith and Culture) is dedicated to publishing quality articles intended to assis its readers to love light and truth. Via the published articles, this journal endeavours to enlighten, to sharpen the minds, and to broaden the way of thinking of its readers. Jurnal Ledalero: Wacana Iman dan Kebudayaan (Discourse on Faith and Culture) encourages researchers, academics, professionals, practitioners, and students to submit articles which ae the fruit of their research and critical analysis in the fields of philosophy, theology, and the social sciences, such as cultural studies, sociology, politics, psychology, language, anthropology and art.
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Pure and Simple: A Study of the Influence of Avicenna in the Thomistic Doctrine of Divine Simplicity Tobian Habel Pesik
Jurnal Ledalero Vol 25, No 1 (2026): June 2026 Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31385/jl.v25i1.651.53-65

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The doctrine of divine simplicity, or the idea that God is simple and not composed of parts, is central to the Thomistic concept of God, and by extension, central to classical Christian theology. This essay seeks to explore the philosophical foundations used by Aquinas in formulating this doctrine, with special attention given to the influence of the Persian philosopher Avicenna. Although Aquinas has biblical and theological motivations in formulating this doctrine, he is nevertheless indebted to Avicenna's philosophy in formulating how divine simplicity is to be understood in relation to the essence-existence distinction, to arguments of God's existence, and to other metaphysical issues in general. Avicenna’s view of God’s simplicity is an implication of his proof of God’s necessary existence. Aquinas, in formulating his own doctrine of divine simplicity, even though unique in his context of formulating a Trinitarian theology, is both formally and materially indebted to Avicenna as regards to formulating God’s unity and simplicity, as he follows him structurally and conceptually.
The Diocesan Pastoral Council as an Instrument of Synodality: From Conciliar Vision to Canonical Norm Komela Avan; Efraem Pea
Jurnal Ledalero Vol 25, No 1 (2026): June 2026 Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31385/jl.v25i1.735.91-104

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This article presents a comprehensive historical-juridical analysis of the institutionalization of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. It traces the complex evolution of this body from the nascent, fragmented ideas that emerged during the preparations for the Second Vatican Council, through its significant conceptual and theological development during the conciliar sessions, to its normative crystallization in post-conciliar documents and its final, definitive codification in the 1983 Code of Canon Law. The analysis demonstrates that the Diocesan Pastoral Council was not a pre-conceived structure but the fruit of a gradual evolutionary process, representing an embryonic form of pastoral synodality, conceived to structurally foster the key elements of Communion, Participation, and Mission. This journey reflects the Council’s move away from a predominantly clerical and hierarchical model of the Church towards a richer vision of the Church as a Communion (Communio), emphasizing the shared dignity and co-responsibility of the entire People of God - clergy, religious, and laity - in the one mission of Christ. By meticulously examining the key documents, debates, and legislative formulations that shaped its identity, this paper argues that the Diocesan Pastoral Council stands as a primary and essential institutional expression of pastoral synodality at the diocesan level. It represents the successful translation of the highest theological principles of Vatican II into a concrete canonical structure designed to foster participation, dialogue, and collaborative discernment in the life of the particular Church.
Peranan Modal Sosial dalam Pencegahan dan Penanganan Masalah Intoleransi di Nusa Tenggara Timur Robert Mirsel; Felix Baghi; Puplius Meinrad Buru
Jurnal Ledalero Vol 22, No 1 (2023): JURNAL LEDALERO EDISI JUNI 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31385/jl.v22i1.330.55-71

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This article focuses on identifying social capitals in preventing and handling religious intolerance in West Sumbaand Belu Regencies of NTT Province. Using qualitative approach, descriptive analysis, and employing interviews,and focused group discussions as methods of data collection, this study found that social capitals play a very crucialrole as social bounding in all communities in the three regencies. These social capitals include values such asopenness and willingness to accept others and differences, upholding unity and brotherhood, and traditional norms,customs (including kinship ties), symbols and language; the role of religious leaders, community leaders, traditionalleaders, interreligious harmony forums (FKUB), and youth forums. All of these social capitals become a force thatstrengthens tolerance and prevents intolerance in the three regencies. The implication is that Indonesia as a wholeand other parts of Indonesia can identify and use social capitals to strengthen tolerance and prevent intoleranceamong the people living in multicultural context.Keywords: social capital, intolerance prevention, social bonding, social bridging, social linking.
Revitalizing Social Solidarity: Addressing the Community Crisis in Meritocratic Societies Ernestus Holivil; Laurensius Petrus Sayrani; I Putu Yoga Bumi Pradana
Jurnal Ledalero Vol 25, No 1 (2026): June 2026 Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31385/jl.v25i1.653.19-31

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This article examines the crisis of social solidarity in meritocratic societies, which is driven by increasing social inequality and individualism. While meritocracy ideally ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, in practice, it often deepens social disparities and weakens communal bonds. This study aims to explore how the revitalization of social solidarity can serve as a solution to the fragmentation caused by meritocratic systems. Using a theoretical approach based on communitarianism, this article analyzes various strategies to strengthen social ties, such as community engagement, social capital development, and inclusive policy reforms. The findings indicate that social solidarity can be restored through active participation in community activities, increased involvement in broader social networks, and the implementation of policies that balance individual achievements with collective interests. Thus, revitalizing social solidarity is not only essential in addressing the negative impacts of meritocracy but also in fostering a more just and inclusive society.
Negara Neoliberal, Pembangunan Pariwisata dan Persoalan Kemiskinan di Manggarai Barat, Flores, NTT, Indonesia Timur Emilianus Yakob Sese Tolo; Maximus Manu; Philipus Ola Daen
Jurnal Ledalero Vol 22, No 1 (2023): JURNAL LEDALERO EDISI JUNI 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31385/jl.v22i1.888.102-129

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Neoliberal state policies in many developing countries have led to poverty, environmental problems, and economic inequalities. This article aims to explain the process and mechanism of tourism development in the neoliberal Indonesian state and its impacts on the people of West Manggarai. This research used a qualitative methodology through observation, in-depth interviews and focused group discussions (FGDs). This study argues that tourism development in West Manggarai has been shaped by the intervention of the Indonesian neoliberal state, which tends to side with capital that promotes economic growth. Tourism development in West Manggarai has thus resulted in corruption for the sake of capital accumulation and economic growth. This neoliberal development model has caused poverty, environmental problems, and increased economic inequalities in West Manggarai. However, these negative impacts of tourism development have not yet triggered systematic and progressive civil society movements in West Manggarai. This paper recommends that tourism development in West Manggarai should be carried out in a decentralized manner by emphasizing on the constructive collaboration between different parties, such as local communities, local government, and the central government. The collaboration should be based on the understanding that there is an inseparable relationship between the tourism sector and other sectors, such as agriculture, fisheries, cooperatives, and education.
Ekonomi Politik, Internet, dan Demokrasi Ferdinandus - Jehalut
Jurnal Ledalero Vol 22, No 1 (2023): JURNAL LEDALERO EDISI JUNI 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31385/jl.v22i1.333.20-38

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This article aims to explain the political economy of the Internet and its relevance to democracy. Thiselaboration is an alternative to the utopian and dystopian techno-determinist approaches in viewing the relationshipbetween the Internet and democracy. From a political economy perspective, the Internet and its various derivatives,such as search engines, social media, e-commerce, and other platforms, are not only networks and communicationplatforms, but also instruments of commodification, surveillance, and control by global digital companies that basedin the United States of America to millions of users around the world. From the results of the literature study andconceptual analysis of the processes of commodification, surveillance, and control, the authors conclude that claimsabout the democratic characteristics of the Internet are ideological in nature. The claim hides the economic andpolitical interests of the United States and its global digital companies. What the United States and these globaldigital companies have done has stripped away basic democratic values, such as respect for and protection ofhuman rights, freedom, and equality. From that conclusion, the authors suggest the need for openness andmultilateral globalism in Internet governance so that it is more friendly towards democratic values.Key words: Commodification, democracy, Internet, political economy, surveillance
Homo Viator: Human Beings as Pilgrims Driven by Hope Heribertus Dwi Kristanto
Jurnal Ledalero Vol 25, No 1 (2026): June 2026 Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31385/jl.v25i1.680.1-18

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The Jubilee Year of Hope, in which many Christians make a pilgrimage to pass through the Holy Door, is an opportune moment to reflect on the relationship between the existential fact of human as homo viator and hope as a virtue that should animate him/her. While in the Christian tradition hope is clearly considered one of the theological virtues, some prominent philosophers have expressed a negative view of hope, arguing that hope promotes passivity and does not lead to action. Christian hope, anchored in the expectation of heavenly bliss, is accused of being a kind of escapism. Through a literary study of several classical and contemporary thinkers, such as Thomas Aquinas, Gabriel Marcel, Victor Frankl, Josef Pieper, and Byung-Chul Han, this paper argues that hope as a passion is indeed ambivalent, insofar as people can hope that evil befall on another. As a theological virtue, however, hope opens the human horizon to future possibility and transcendence, in that hope not only sustains the human spirit in the face of adversities, but also, and more importantly, gives meaning to the human journey on earth. By keeping despair at bay, hope enables man to say “yes” to arduous life and generates forces that move him/her to action.
Karl Marx’s Eco-Socialism and Vision of Post-Capitalist Society Edy Syahputra Sihombing; Jh Fandi Gilar Saputro; Yusuf Siswantara
Jurnal Ledalero Vol 25, No 1 (2026): June 2026 Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31385/jl.v25i1.741.32-52

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Environmental degradation and climate change are serious global issues that threaten human life both today and in the future. In response to these crises, Kohei Saito seeks to investigate the idea of Marx’s eco socialism as a potential alternative. Marx’s ecological thinking is rooted in a critique of the capitalist mode of production, as the fundamental cause of environmental destruction. His criticism of capitalism centers on the idea of a "metabolic rift" between humans and nature. For Marx, the universal metabolism between humanity and the natural world takes place through the labour process. Through labour, humans strive to fulfil their needs by extracting natural materials. However, under capitalism, labour has been reengineered and monopolized solely to serve the purposes of increased production and the commodification of goods for profit. Kohei Saito undertakes a comprehensive investigation into Marx’s ecological ideas as a concrete response to environmental crises and the injustices rooted in capitalism. For Saito, the degradation of the environment can no longer be addressed merely through well-intentioned ecological attitudes or "green" ecological efforts that often conceal new forms of commodification and continue to uphold production processes even in the face of environmental decline. Through his reading of Marx’s ecological critique, Saito uncovers the vision of a post-capitalist society grounded in the concept of degrowth communism. Degrowth communism is Kohei Saito's interpretation of Karl Marx's ecological vision, namely a sustainable social order grounded in the principle of the metabolic relationship between human beings and nature. He argues that such a society represents a crucial and timely alternative one that is capable of responding meaningfully to the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation.
Globalisasi sebagai Fenomen Kebudayaan Mathias Daven; Maria Florentina Rumba; Aloysia Berlindis Lasar
Jurnal Ledalero Vol 22, No 1 (2023): JURNAL LEDALERO EDISI JUNI 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31385/jl.v22i1.335.39-54

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This paper emphasizes globalization as a cultural phenomenon, one that has repeatedly been neglectedacademically. It is better known as an economic phenomenon for its capitalism-related, production-orientedsystem and economic growth. Thus, the global economy is no longer affected by nations but the transnationalcompanies. However, the global economy primarily is a cultural phenomenon. Closely related to economicglobalization is the spread of the Western civilization model which includes Western cultural values, marketeconomy, production patterns, consumption patterns, and Western lifestyles. Apart from the fact that the model ofWestern civilization has its own charm, the dissemination of this model is also embodied by ideological conceit,namely an attitude that imposes its own cultural values on other parties. This development certainly triggers anextreme attitude that rejects universal values and retreats into one's own particular culture. To prevent the clashof civilizations, intercultural dialogue becomes notable. Globalization offers opportunities for cross-culturalencounters, and therefore the establishment of a “clash of cultures” must be regarded as a myth.Keywords: Globalization, economy, religion, dialogue, ambivalence
Cultural Foundation of Catholic-Muslim Dialogue in Manggarai, Flores-Indonesia Herlina Hadia
Jurnal Ledalero Vol 25, No 1 (2026): June 2026 Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31385/jl.v25i1.710.66-90

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This paper explores the cultural contributions to dialogue between Catholic and Muslim communities in Manggarai, Flores–Indonesia. While interreligious dialogue in Indonesia often focuses on theological and doctrinal commonalities, this study proposes a more contextual approach by examining the role of cultural traditions in building peaceful coexistence. Using qualitative research methods through purposive sampling and in-depth interviews with nine participants—consisting of religious and cultural leaders, community figures, and government representatives—the study reveals how cultural practices such as lejong (encounter), dodo (mutual cooperation), and the inclusive character of Manggarai society strengthen interreligious relations. The research also identifies several challenges in developing dialogue, including a lack of mutual understanding, the influence of extreme external views, and the politicization of religion. Nevertheless, the findings show that deeply rooted cultural values in Manggarai society provide a strong foundation for fostering dialogue, mutual respect, and cooperation between Catholics and Muslims. By emphasizing lived experience and cultural expression, this study offers a model of interreligious dialogue grounded in local context that can be applied in other pluralistic societies.