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Melintas An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion
ISSN : 08520089     EISSN : 24068098     DOI : https://doi.org/10.26593
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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Collateral Damage: The Predicament of History and Memory in the Traumatic Event Epafras, Leonard C.
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 25 No. 2 (2009)
Publisher : Faculty of Philosophy, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (958.539 KB) | DOI: 10.26593/mel.v25i2.926.207-225

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This article is an attempt to revisit the problem of history and memory  in the construction of  Indonesian violent past, notably the 1965 putsch and its aftermath. The engagement is based on the understanding that history , as a product of scientific discipline, is mainly seeing the past prospectively, while the memory of people, particularly those who are affected by the traumatic event, is seeing it retrospectively. In these two tendencies, generally the standard account champions the historian version, by sacrificing the ordinary people’s account. Contrary to this, by taking Bakhtinian dialogical reading of history, the article gives an ample space to the many-voicedness of historical account , to the complexity of historical struggle, and to seeing the dynamic of the past beyond the stereotypes of “victim” vs.”perpetrator”
Novus as the Magnum Opus of the Musico-Spiritual Ministrations of Carlos Santana: An Appraisal of his Works Osai, Jason
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 26 No. 1 (2010)
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The music of Santana, arguably, magnificently embodies thevirtuosity and raw creativity of the sixties, seventies and eighties,the “cool” of the nineties and twenties and the oneness andspiritual essence of the human race. It has therefore demonstratedthe resilient capacity for continually reaching and sensitivelytouching successive generations of fans of multicultural extractionwith passionate musical idioms, which are a fusion ofrock, jazz, blues, soul and Latin and, therefore, serving a musicalmenu of multicultural melodic phraseology that is as unique as itis instantly identifiable, globally. From the sixties to the presentand utilizing personnel from variegated cultural and genre setting,Santana's music has become an event of global culture,transcending genre, crossing national boundaries and culturesand creating music that has emerged the soundtrack for the world.The paper subjects the works of Carlos Santana to critical analysis26.1.2010 [01-16]1covering the musical idioms and lyrical idiomatic expressions fromthe perspective of the universalism of his lyricism and opines thatthere is a religio-philosophical stream of thoughts that runsthrough his albums over a timeframe of more than three decades,from Santana I (1969) to Shaman (2002) from which “Novus” istaken. The paper opines that “Novus,” a song that suavelycombines canal love and the eternity of Divine Love, is the magnumopus of Santana's musical ministrations and mission in which he hasconsistently advocated harmony in humanity from the perspectiveof Mayan philosophies and shamanism. Same as his other workswith spiritual essence, “Novus,” transcends religion and touchesthe human spirit irrespective of color or creed, station or location.“Novus,” the paper concludes, is vintage Carlos Santana—themultidimensional spirit; it represents the quintessence of the man;it is his magnum opus and, therefore, valedictory.
ISLAM’S “SYMBOLIC POLITICS” IN INDONESIA Perwita, Anak Agung Banyu
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 22 No. 3 (2006)
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Artikel ini membahas dinamika perjalanan Islam sebagai salah satu kekuatan politik Indonesia. Dalam perjalanan sistem politik Indonesia, Islam bukan saja memainkan perannya sebagai simbol religi dan filsafat, melainkan telah berfungsi pula sebagai simbol politik Islam sejarah politik Indonesia. Berbagai fenomena agama, sosial, politik pada era globalisasi ini baik yang terjadi di lingkungan domestik dan eksternal Indonesia tetapakan memiliki signifikansinya pada perkembangan Islam sebagai kekuatan agama dan politik. Oleh karenanya, posisi Islam dalam politik Indonesia dan politik global, padaumumnya akan tetap menjadi sumber perdebatan utama dalam sekularisasi politik dan agamaisasi politik.
Kadar Pendidikan Multikultural pada Buku Teks Pelajaran Agama SMA Kurikulum 2013: Tanggapan Agama terhadap Isu Multikulturalitas Viktorahadi, R. F. Bhanu
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 35 No. 2 (2019)
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Renouncing the reality of plurality and multiculturality can provoke religious violence and social conflicts. The emergence of violence might have been one of the consequences of the deteriorating role of education, particularly the religious education, in the society. As part of the national education system in Indonesia, religious education bears on its shoulders the responsibility to propagate the values of plurality and multiculturality. It also disseminates other related values such as inclusiveness and tolerance, which are of paramount significance in building a society characterised by peace, harmony, solidarity, and respect to people of different cultures and religions. It is therefore an important role of Islamic Religious Education and Catholic Religious Education in Indonesia to cultivate ways of thinking that support plurality and multiculturality. This article analyses degrees of integration of plurality and multiculturality understanding in the 2013 curricula of Islamic Religious Education and Catholic Religious Education in high schools. The students’ better understanding of plurality and multiculturality can help them promote the above mentioned values as part of God-given reality in the society.
Al-Hakim al Tirmidhi and Teresa of Avila: The Seven Stage Journey of the Soul and Spiritual Direction Philips, Gerardette
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 35 No. 1 (2019)
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The core feature of the spiritual life is human and divine desiring. Understanding and facing our desires as well as comprehending the desires of the Divine, remain a struggle for the human soul. Spiritual directors are likely to spend a considerable amount of time on this struggle and need to develop great skill in recognizing and responding to their directees’ desire for God and in helping them discern and unveil the illusory desires. This article explores the theories and insights of the spiritual stage theory from Islam through Sufism using the psychology of Al-Hakim al Tirmidhi and Christianity through Teresa of Avila, and the spiritual direction best suited for spiritual directees at the different stages. The exchange of both of these approaches presented here can perhaps enrich the spiritual directors’ style to travellers along the spiritual journey who come to them for direction. This mystical spirituality, articulated in Sufism from the Stations (maqamat) of Hakim Al-Tirmidhi and the mansions of Teresa of Avila, though experienced within different spiritual frameworks, brings a commonality in the exchange between them. Their experience of God both as directees and as Shaykh or Spiritual Director has much to offer to present day spiritual directors.
Chronicles - April 2019 Tedjoworo, Hadrianus
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 35 No. 1 (2019)
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'Chronicles' is a journal column of "MELINTAS" which contains information about the various events, congresses, conferences, symposia, necrologies, publications, and periodicals in the fields of philosophy and theology.
Kebangkitan Yesus: Analisis Naratif Injil Lukas 23:56-24:12 Herianto, Tjatur
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 35 No. 1 (2019)
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The Scriptures are the main guidelines in the Christians’ life of faith. The significance of this role has stimulated various interpretation methods of the Scriptures that are oriented to help the faithful find meanings relevant to their lives. Narrative analysis is one of the methods that are developed to reach fuller understandings and to communicate the biblical messages to a wider context of readers. It pays greater attention to the forms of personal stories and witnesses, which are typical of the Scriptures as well as of human communication model. Doing narrative analysis to the scriptural texts refers to the same elements and techniques as analysing narratives in general. This method explores the narrative elements of a scriptural text as a starting point for its further interpretation, that is, towards imagining the narrator and his or her viewpoints, the characterisation, the plot, the setting (concerning time and place), and the storytelling style. This article examines the resurrection narrative of Jesus Christ in Luke 23:56-24:12 by revealing its previously mentioned narrative elements and offering day-to-day inspirations that might be beneficial to the Christians.
Komunikasi Kristiani: Melawan Desakralisasi Diri di Media Sosial Muni, Yanuarius
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 35 No. 2 (2019)
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Fake news spreads quickly and changes situations in the society. It has become a sort of linguistic violence circulating negative ideologies and perspectives that slowly destroy people both mentally and physically. The growing tendency of circulating fake news raises a serious problem in the society and moreover among Christians, for important human values, including religious values, are disregarded. Christian understanding of human beings as created in the image of God implies that they have the capacity to use good words to build a sacred society, that is, a society blessed by God. However, the tendency to retrieve and to disseminate information too quickly occurs almost automatically in this age of information, which ironically threatens every good intention of the self in building a trusting community. This article explores the elements of Christian communication based on the Church teachings on the subject matter, in order to counter the tendency of desacralisation of the self on social media and to promote truthful as well as deliberating communication in the society.
Pemikiran Filosofis (di) Indonesia: Sebuah Telaah Hermeneutis Bolo, Andreas Doweng
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 35 No. 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (287.764 KB) | DOI: 10.26593/mel.v35i2.4039.159-173

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Tracing the history of philosophical thoughts in Indonesia might lead to the fact that they build up from the daily experiences of Indonesian people. Philosophical thoughts are born of real situations lived by the people responding to the challenges in their lives. In the effort of tracing the history, one may find the courageous leaders of colonial era and the thinkers emerging after the colonial era who speak against the suppression of humanity in any form, whether in the context of politics, religion, culture, or economy. Indonesian thinkers are people who are fearless and devoting their lives to humanity. This may remind one of the classic slogan sapere aude (dare to think for themselves). In this article, the author correlates experiences, theories, and possibilities towards the future concerning the emergence of philosophical thoughts in Indonesia from a hermeneutical viewpoint. This article walks through the course of outlining an understanding of philosophy, applying hermeneutics to correlate the philocophical outline with the thoughts of Indonesian thinkers, and showing new perspective in seeing the dynamics of philosophical thoughts in Indonesia.
Paradoks Salib: Keindahan Wajah Kemuliaan Allah Umbara, Joko
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 35 No. 1 (2019)
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An experience of the cross of Jesus Christ in Christian theology brings the sense of paradox. Christ’s death on the cross reflects the fate of humanity within the context of Christian faith. The cross is also seen as a mystery that tells the tragic story of humans who accept their punishment. However, the cross of Jesus Christ also reveals meanings that challenge Christians to find answers in their contemplation of the cross. The cross becomes a stage for human tragic drama, which might also reveal the beauty of death and life. It is the phatos of humanity, for every human being will die, but it is also seen as the tree of life hoped for by every faithful. On the cross is visible God’s self-giving through the love shown by the crucified Christ. God speaks God’s love not only through words, that is, in the teachings of Jesus Christ, but also through Christ’s loving gesture on the cross. The cross of Christ is the culmination of God’s glory and through it, God’s glory is shown in the beauty of divine love.