Melintas An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion
The aim of this Journal is to promote a righteous approach to exploration, analysis, and research on philosophy, humanities, culture and anthropology, phenomenology, ethics, religious studies, philosophy of religion, and theology. The scope of this journal allows for philosophy, humanities, philosophy of culture and anthropology, phenomenological philosophy, epistemology, ethics, business ethics, philosophy of religion, religious studies, theology, dogmatic theology, systematic theology, theology of sacrament, moral theology, biblical theology, and pastoral theology.
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Integrasi Sains dan Agama: Sebuah Tawaran dari Ken Wilber untuk Zaman Ini
Lumban Gaol, Efron
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012)
Publisher : Faculty of Philosophy, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v28i3.274.314-330
Religion has been an institution that plays a leading role in matters of human religious and spiritual life. One might ask whether in the last centuries religion still did its job to encourage human beings to seek the religious truths and whether it still prevented them from the fall into negative tendencies. Did not religion tend to be one of the stimulants to radicalism, fundamentalism, and terrorism, even in the areas that were regarded as the origin of religiosity and religions? If so, what was left of religion? For Ken Wilber, there is only one major element in religion that can make religion play the leading role in the midst of confusion and change in this age, that is, contemplation. Contemplation leads human beings to face the Absolute. In this contemplation religion needs to be correlated with science by juxtaposing and exploring the knowledge from both fields and by analysing the five correlative attitudes. This effort is a kind of reframing process to create a map of existence which enables us to fulfil the three strands of valid knowing to verify the whole knowledge.
Menggali Makna Imamat, Doa, dan Selibat Kristiani
Maman Suharman, Thomas
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v28i3.275.331-344
Priesthood is one of the known forms of apostolic ministry in the Church since decades of centuries ago. Its presence now, especially after the Second Vatican Council, when the number of priests around the world declines, has been talked about quite lengthy especially in the European countries and the United States undergoing secularisation. In the countries discussions were conducted and some solutions were offered, among others, that the Church needs to ordain women and to allow the priests to marry. But the (Catholic) Church remains with its traditional establishment: the priest needs to be celibate. What has been the reason? This is the point of exploration of this article. Talking about this subject is quite rare in the public sphere, moreover in important and urgent occasions. The point is quite simple: adding to the understanding and appreciation of the sublime dignity of celibacy for the service in the ecclesial life, especially in the present day. What will be seen: the roads to holiness in the Church and the wider realm of reference to apprehend this form of service. What will be discussed: who is apriest, by looking at itsstanding in the past and in the present day, and the essential call to the ministry as a Eucharistic minister, which will be described by highlighting the lifestyle uncovered in the spiritual framework the priest must build, i.e., prayer and celibacy/chastity.
The Spirituality of Islamic Beauty
Philips, Gerardette
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v28i3.271.255-269
Anyone with the knowledge of Islamic culture knows that Islam has produced works of art and incredible architecture - Persian miniatures, the Taj Mahal, mosque, music etc. However, only a few people realize that this rich artistic heritage is rooted in a world view that underlines love and beauty. The relationship between love and beauty is quite clear. We love what we find beautiful. This article offers the meaning of beauty in Islam from the perspective of spirituality as seen in the Quran, Calligraphy, Arabesque, music, mosque, Mihrab, The Alchemy of Light, and finally the concrete expression of this beauty in the life of the human soul. The Prophet said, “God is beautiful and loves beauty.” In understanding the beauty and love in Tawhid, the Oneness of God – “There is no god but Allah,” the hope is that this paper will enable one to know the All Beautiful One - God in various manifestations. If God is beautiful, then nothing is truly beautiful but God. And if God is loving, then nothing really loves besides Allah.
Moral Methodology of the Vatican II according to Louis Janssens
Sujoko, Albertus
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012)
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By moral methodology of Vatican II, I mean the way of moral thinking or moral approach used in the documents of Vatican II. Louis Janssens is of the opinion that Vatican II documents are characterized by a personalistic way of moral thinking. This way of doing moral theology bases itself on the human person adequately considered in all of his/her dimensions which build up his/her dignity as the human person. This article explains some characters of personalistic moral methodology, namely that dynamic and dialogical aspect of moral approach which characterizes both Janssens's moral theology and Vatican II way of thinking. Moral theology must be dynamic as is life from which it derives. One cannot just repeat moral norms to every situation. Life situation is always changing and causing new moral questions which needs new and correct moral solutions. The most important criterion is whether or not the moral answers to new moral problem are promotive for the real good of the person, that is making the person better and better as human being. The council of Vatican II and the moral theologian Louis Janssens are the examples of how to deal with a new changing modern world with such a creative and dynamic engagement in making dialog with new situations.
Film Review - Meninggalkan Rumah Sang Ada
Bawono, Haryo Tejo
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v28i3.277.345-348
Sebuah ruang dan sepasang orang. Itu saja dan ditambah dengan percakapan berdurasi hampir satu setengah jam. Namun tidak sedetikpun menyisip kebosanan. Film yang merupakan adaptasi dari novel berjudul sama karya Cormac McCarthy – penulis yang pernah diganjar Pulitzer – ini adalah sebuah pernyataan yang lantang bahwa untuk membuat sebuah film yang baik ada tiga pilar yang jangan sampai dilalaikan: ide, karakter, dan dialog. Selebihnya adalah ornamentalitas, yang meskipun penting juga namun tidak memberikan tambahan pada “bobot” sebuah film. Ini adalah film dalam bentuknya yang murni, perpaduan yang apik antara content dan container, dan karenanya perlu didekati dengan tarian rasa dan ketertiban rasio. Pelbagai detail dalam film ini adalah nilai tambah yang sangat indah, memiliki kedalaman yang tidak pura-pura dan kontur warna yang berpadu gemilang.
Rekonsiliasi Kristiani: Berpijak dari Pemikiran Robert J. Schreiter
Dadang, Andreas
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v28i3.273.287-313
Reconciliation process is a process of truth unfolding and memory recovery. What is the center of attention in this recovery and disclosure process? Reconciliation seeks to uncover and restore the truth and justice of the narratives of the past. Through the reconciliation process, it is expected that what really happened and what has beenthe real wound of the victims can be recovered through the process of uncovering the truth. Robert J. Schreiter'sview about the reconciliation process includes three basic attempts, i.e., the truth telling, the pursuit of justice, and the healing of memories and forgiveness. Considering the long and complex process of reconciliation, he further develops the three stage process of reconciliation from the Christian perspective, which can be phrased as the genesis stage, the transformation stage, and the readjustment stage. This Christian reflection of reconciliation processgives rise to a spirituality of reconciliation that includes the attitude of listening and waiting, the focus on attention and concern, and the paradigm shift. The biblical basis of the spirituality of reconciliation is further explored in the light of Paul, the passion narratives, and the narratives of Jesus' appearance after the resurrection.
The Spirituality of Islamic Beauty
Philips, Gerardette
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012)
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Anyone with the knowledge of Islamic culture knows that Islam has produced works of art and incredible architecture - Persian miniatures, the Taj Mahal, mosque, music etc. However, only a few people realize that this rich artistic heritage is rooted in a world view that underlines love and beauty. The relationship between love and beauty is quite clear. We love what we find beautiful. This article offers the meaning of beauty in Islam from the perspective of spirituality as seen in the Quran, Calligraphy, Arabesque, music, mosque, Mihrab, The Alchemy of Light, and finally the concrete expression of this beauty in the life of the human soul. The Prophet said, “God is beautiful and loves beauty.” In understanding the beauty and love in Tawhid, the Oneness of God – “There is no god but Allah,” the hope is that this paper will enable one to know the All Beautiful One - God in various manifestations. If God is beautiful, then nothing is truly beautiful but God. And if God is loving, then nothing really loves besides Allah.
Moral Methodology of the Vatican II according to Louis Janssens
Sujoko, Albertus
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012)
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By moral methodology of Vatican II, I mean the way of moral thinking or moral approach used in the documents of Vatican II. Louis Janssens is of the opinion that Vatican II documents are characterized by a personalistic way of moral thinking. This way of doing moral theology bases itself on the human person adequately considered in all of his/her dimensions which build up his/her dignity as the human person. This article explains some characters of personalistic moral methodology, namely that dynamic and dialogical aspect of moral approach which characterizes both Janssens's moral theology and Vatican II way of thinking. Moral theology must be dynamic as is life from which it derives. One cannot just repeat moral norms to every situation. Life situation is always changing and causing new moral questions which needs new and correct moral solutions. The most important criterion is whether or not the moral answers to new moral problem are promotive for the real good of the person, that is making the person better and better as human being. The council of Vatican II and the moral theologian Louis Janssens are the examples of how to deal with a new changing modern world with such a creative and dynamic engagement in making dialog with new situations.
Rekonsiliasi Kristiani: Berpijak dari Pemikiran Robert J. Schreiter
Dadang, Andreas
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v28i3.273.287-313
Reconciliation process is a process of truth unfolding and memory recovery. What is the center of attention in this recovery and disclosure process? Reconciliation seeks to uncover and restore the truth and justice of the narratives of the past. Through the reconciliation process, it is expected that what really happened and what has beenthe real wound of the victims can be recovered through the process of uncovering the truth. Robert J. Schreiter'sview about the reconciliation process includes three basic attempts, i.e., the truth telling, the pursuit of justice, and the healing of memories and forgiveness. Considering the long and complex process of reconciliation, he further develops the three stage process of reconciliation from the Christian perspective, which can be phrased as the genesis stage, the transformation stage, and the readjustment stage. This Christian reflection of reconciliation processgives rise to a spirituality of reconciliation that includes the attitude of listening and waiting, the focus on attention and concern, and the paradigm shift. The biblical basis of the spirituality of reconciliation is further explored in the light of Paul, the passion narratives, and the narratives of Jesus' appearance after the resurrection.
Integrasi Sains dan Agama: Sebuah Tawaran dari Ken Wilber untuk Zaman Ini
Lumban Gaol, Efron
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v28i3.274.314-330
Religion has been an institution that plays a leading role in matters of human religious and spiritual life. One might ask whether in the last centuries religion still did its job to encourage human beings to seek the religious truths and whether it still prevented them from the fall into negative tendencies. Did not religion tend to be one of the stimulants to radicalism, fundamentalism, and terrorism, even in the areas that were regarded as the origin of religiosity and religions? If so, what was left of religion? For Ken Wilber, there is only one major element in religion that can make religion play the leading role in the midst of confusion and change in this age, that is, contemplation. Contemplation leads human beings to face the Absolute. In this contemplation religion needs to be correlated with science by juxtaposing and exploring the knowledge from both fields and by analysing the five correlative attitudes. This effort is a kind of reframing process to create a map of existence which enables us to fulfil the three strands of valid knowing to verify the whole knowledge.