View Of Church Research Articles

Religious Doubts and Emotions Toward God in Adolescents: Relation to Self-Esteem and Meaning in Life

Religious doubt (RD) and emotions toward God (EtGs) are areas of religiosity and spirituality that can play a role in the development and well-being of youth. The aim of this study is to investigate whether RD and EtGs are related to self-esteem and meaning in life in adolescents and what factors may be associated with them in a secular setting. A sample of Czech adolescents (n = 984, mean age 16.61, SD 1.21; 28% male) participated in the online survey. We measured RD, EtGs, meaning in life (ML) divided into presence (ML-P) and seeking (ML-S), adolescents’ self-esteem (ASE), faith in the adolescent environment, the perception of religion and church, and religious education (RE). RD and negative EtGs were associated with reduced ML-P. Negative EtGs were associated with a reduction in ASE. However, positive EtGs were associated with an increase in ML-P. Respondents experiencing faith in their environment, having a positive view of church and religion, and enriching RE were more likely to report a decrease in RD and an increase in positive EtGs and vice versa. Our findings suggest that RD and EtGs are related to adolescents’ well-being and point to factors to be adequately addressed to minimize the negative impact of RD and promote positive EtGs.

Rousseau, American Laicite, and the Future of Religious Liberty in America

Abstract There is a growing cultural tension between religious orthodoxy and the prevailing form of progressivism which centers the modern self in such a way that would please the eighteenth-century Romantic Jean-Jacques Rousseau. But Rousseau’s priority of the self led him to embrace a particular view of church and state as well as religious liberty, which, if implemented, would be a new experiment in the American context. What are the implications of this ascendant version of progressivism for religious liberty as it has been understood in the American context, vacillating as it has in the past between strict separation or accommodation? What would the emerging progressivism do with religious liberty given its philosophical commitments to a this-worldly immanent frame and rise of the psychologized self (expressive individualism)? I argue that religious liberty, in its robust paradigmatic American form, cannot survive any of these outcomes without undergoing radical redefinition, and instead a new paradigm of religious liberty, which I call American Laïcité, must replace the older version. With American Laïcité, as Rousseau would have it, though religion is a rather fixed aspect of human nature, only religion that sacralizes the immanent, one centered on self-expression and never practices or teaches any form of exclusivism or inequality can expect to be either accommodated or tolerated within society.

Peran Media Sosial dalam Katekese guna Membangun Iman di Era Digital

This article discusses the role of social media in catechesis to build faith in the digital age. The digital age has brought about major changes in the way we communicate and access information. Social media, as a product of the digital technology revolution, has become a highly efficient and effective means of communication, connecting individuals around the world quickly and easily. The Catholic Church views social media as an important tool for evangelization, faith formation, and spreading the values of love and truth. Through social media, the Church can influence more people to take the message of Christ to different corners of the world and offer new opportunities for catechesis to reach out to people and nurture their faith. Digital catechesis is a very effective tool in educating and deepening the faith of the people, creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere of faith. The church has an important role in guiding its people to integrate their faith in digital life, making technology a tool to strengthen faith and Christian values. This article provides some suggestions for the effective use of social media in catechesis, such as the development of innovative catechesis programs, digital education for parishioners, collaboration with communities and technologists, and evaluation of the impact of social media use. In this strategy, the Church can utilize social media to strengthen the faith of the people and create a more faithful and dignified community in the digital age.

PENTINGNYA SAKRAMEN BAPTIS BAGI KESELAMATAN MENURUT KATEKISMUS GEREJA KATOLIK

This article discusses the Catholic Church's view of the Sacrament of Baptism as a sign and means of salvation for the faithful. The author developed his writing based on the theological ideas contained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. So, based on official Church documents, the author attempts to explain that the sacrament of baptism is not only an entry point for Church membership but also that baptism offers spiritual fruits that are useful for the salvation of believers. By baptism, the people are united to Christ both in death and also in His resurrection. This is why the sacrament of Baptism still plays such an important role in the Catholic Church.

Pandangan Gereja Katolik Terhadap Perkawinan Campur

This study pays attention to Mixed Marriages where marriages are between two people who have different religious beliefs. In the context of the Catholic Church, mixed marriage is a marriage between a Catholic and a non-Catholic or with someone of a different religion. This phenomenon has complex implications, both from a religious, social and legal perspective. So Amoris Laetitia provides an understanding of mixed marriages. This study aims to provide an overview of mixed marriages by explaining the views of Catholicism and law regarding phenomena that occur in Indonesia. This research also aims to understand the views of the Catholic Church on mixed marriages based on the perspective presented in Amoris Laetitia. Amoris Laetitia as a means of preparation before mixed marriages take place and the problems that arise as a result of the different religions that are believed. This research uses document analysis methods to analyze the text Amoris Laetitia, the Book of Canon Law and Civil Law. This method involves a close reading of the text to identify the Catholic Church's views on intermarriage. In preparing for a mixed marriage, couples need to strengthen their faith, understand each other's rights and obligations. In addition, couples must also be able to overcome conflicts that may arise due to differences in religion and strengthen relationships as partners who respect and support each other. From a legal perspective, mixed marriages are regulated by civil law in force in a country. However, this research underscores the importance of thorough preparation and a clear understanding of the rights and obligations of partners in mixed marriages. The Catholic Church, as stated in Amoris Laetitia, seeks to promote happiness and stability in mixed marriages while maintaining Catholic values and teachings.

A Proposed Pastoral Response to the Increase in the Number of Suicide Cases in the Philippines During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

This paper aims to provide a pastoral response to the increase in the number of suicides in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper will look into the reasons and statistics related to suicide since there was a sudden spike in number during the pandemic. The See-Discern-Act method is used in this study so that the current social issue will be viewed from the teachings of the Church. First, we will discuss the reports on the cases of mental health issues. This issue has alarmed several professionals that focus on protecting one's mental health. Second, we will discuss key concepts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church to present the view on suicide. Also, John Paul II's Evangelium Vitae will be cited to provide a perspective on the value of human life. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church will also be tackled to explain the Church's view on mental health and well-being. Third, we will attempt to unearth the mental well-being of some Filipinos concerning suicide cases in the Philippines in light of the Church's teachings. Hence, our goal is to provide a perspective on this problem using the teachings of the Church on human life so that we may draw a proposed pastoral theological response. Hence, we propose that the Church must provide plans for prevention, intervention, and postvention when it comes to people involved in any suicide case as these actions are aligned with the goal of the Church to take care of those who suffer from mental illness and emphasize the value of human life.

Building a Morally Sensitive Society: The Role of Catholic Schools

The Catholic Church considers morality to be synonymous with life. Evil and death came into the world that was created good when Adam and Eve in disobedience ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden and their eyes were opened to the realization of good and evil. Morality, especially within the context of Moral Theology in the Catholic Church, is hinged on some basic concepts including freedom, truth, natural law, and conscience. Generally, moral sensitivity or moral awareness is the ability to recognize moral issues when they arise especially in day-to-day living. Largely, the Catholic Church views the holistic formation of people as indispensable for achieving their potential to live responsibly in their society. Catholic schools were known for being disciplined in all ramifications – punctuality, meeting deadlines, cleanliness, examination integrity, diligence, commitment of staff, responsibility and accountability, mutual respect, decency, orderliness, care of students, high academic achievement, and excellence in all ramifications. The moral atmosphere of Catholic schools will definitely affect the moral atmosphere outside the four walls of the schools. Since education is an essential way of directly and indirectly impacting the society, the holistic formation Catholic Schools are expected to provide their beneficiaries at all levels will incredibly and invariably impact the larger society.

Именуемость Бога: апофатический и антиномический подходы

The article explores the issues of the naming of God: is it possible to name God, how the name and the Named are connected, does God have his own name, is the formula "the name of God is God" acceptable for the Christian worldview? The answers to these questions are given in the article using two methods: apophatic and antinomic. The objectives of the study are: firstly, to clarify the church's view of the phenomenon of the name of God, and secondly, to compare the two ways of this clarification, designated as apophatic and antinomic. The basis for understanding apophatic theology in the work is the writings of the Corpus Areopagiticum, where apophatic can be considered as a condition of spiritual vision and mystical theology, as well an intellectual cognitive path. The result of the apophatic approach in the article is called the principle of the unconfusedly and indivisible unity of the name and the Named. This principle, applied by Russian religious philosophers to express the connection of God and His name, is found in the priest Pavel Florensky, but his philosophy is associated by researchers primarily with the antinomic method. The unconfusedly and indivisible of the name and the Named in the antinomic reading acquires the paradoxical character of two mutually exclusive statements about the Divinity and non-divinity of the name of God. Also antinomy are statements taken at the same time and in the same relation, about the presence and absence of God's own name. The study concludes with the formulation of conclusions, among which the theological acceptability of the statement that «the name of God is God» is noted.

MEMBIARA / BIARAWATI : DALAM PANDANGAN AGAMA KRISTEN

In the Roman Catholic Church, the terms monastic and nun are familiar. Because indeed when talking about nuns Asti is related to the Catholic Church. But in the general public, many do not understand or even know about religious life. Monasticism is a long process that a person goes through to produce qualified monks and nuns. The number of community members who do not understand and understand about religious life encourages the author to write about religious life. This paper will explain the meaning of monasticism. It will also look at the stages that a person goes through to become a nun. The author will also explain the vows that nuns will go through and have. This paper will also present the view and basis of the Bible towards someone who becomes a monk and nun. It will also look at the stages that a person goes through to become a nun. The author will also explain the vows that nuns will go through and have. This paper will also present the view and basis of the Bible towards someone who becomes a monk and nun. It will also present the history of the emergence and establishment of monasteries and the pioneers of monasticism. The author will also present the Church's view on religious life.

INTERNALISASI NILAI KEBAIKAN AGAMA LAIN MELALUI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KATOLIK DI SEKOLAH MENURUT NOSTRA AETATE

The Nostra Aetate document is a teaching of the Catholic Church which teaches that every religion has good values. In the document of Nostra Aetate Art. 2, the Church expresses it’s respect for other religions, and at the same time invites everyone to build a religious dialogue with fellow believers of other religions. It is because the Church views dialogue as a means that helps everyone to recognize and understand the values ​​of goodness in other religions and learn to respect the teachings of others religious faith. This study uses qualitative research methods with research respondents consisting of the teachers who are teaching Catholic Religion. The aims of this research are to explain the teaching of the Nostra Aetate document; to describe the view of the Nostra Aetate document on other religions; and to identify the internalization of the good values ​​of other religions through Catholic religious teachingh in schools. The results of the study showed that the respondents had known and understood the content of Nostra Aetate document. Based on the results of the study, the respondents also understood the views of the Nostra Aetate document on other religions. Furthermore, the respondents have also tried to internalize the good values ​​of other religions to students through Catholic religious teaching in the schools.

PERTOBATAN EKOLOGIS PERSPEKTIF ENSIKLIK LAUDATO SI ART. 216-218 DALAM MENANGGAPI PERSOALAN KEBAKARAN HUTAN DAN LAHAN DI KABUPATEN SANGGAU

The focus of this study is land and forest fires in Sanggau, West Borneo from the perspective of the Encyclical Laudato Si articles 216-218. The problem that the author wants to study is human awareness in caring for, protecting and preserving the environment, as is the fact that there are humans who do not heed this. The purpose of this study is to build human awareness of the importance of preserving the environment through repentance, which is aware that environmental destruction can cause adverse effects on every living creature. The methodology used to explore this theme is a qualitative method by conducting a literature study on the concept of ecological conversion according to the Encyclical Laudato Si and other supporting book sources. This study leads the author to the finding that ignorance and careless and human being to preserve the environment is contrary to the Church's view in the Encyclical Laudato Si. Humans have a shared obligation to protect and preserve the environment. In addition, as intelligent beings, humans must have an attitude of ecological repentance, starting with an awareness of the importance of preserving and protecting the environment created by God which is a place for living things to live, grow and develop. Thus humans will be able to arrive at concrete actions, namely environmental conservation, in order to create a sense of care and awareness about the fact that they live and live with their environment.

KAJIAN UMAT TERHADAP SELAMETAN KELAHIRAN DALAM TRADISI JAWA (STUDI KASUS DI GEREJA SAMBIROTO)

Traditions that already live in com-munities are not all based on religious teach-ings. Some traditions have disagreements that conflict with religious teachings. Humans as moral beings are required to act intelligently in response to tradition and religion. The attitude of the people of the Sambiroto Church demonstrates mutual respect for and ac-ceptance of the implementation of the ful-filling of the birth held within the confines of the Sambiroto Church. Involvement and par-ticipation in the carrying out of the womb strengthen the relationship between neighbor and Lord. The study aims to examine the atti-tudes of the people, relevance, and views of the Sambiroto Church on the birth anniver-sary. The study USES a descriptive quantita-tive approach. The subject of this study is par-ish priest, deacon, and ward leader. Data col-lection techniques using angkets, interviews, and documentation.
 The people's review of the anniver-sary of birth in the Sambiroto Church is linked to the attitudes of the people reaching 48%. The results indicate a positive response to the birth in the Sambiroto Church. Relevance of birth length scores 72%. This result indicates that meras still have relevance for birth. The Sambiroto Church's view scored 56%. The result indicates that the Church of Sambiroto accepted the traditions of the people and helped to approach the traditions of the Cath-olic faith. In view of the results of this study, both the parish and the parish priests respond-ed.

The Latin Catholic Church's View of Marriage and Family in Relation to African Culture

The Latin Catholic Church's View of Marriage and Family in Relation to African Culture

Sumbangan Teologi Penciptaan Kristiani Dalam Ensiklik Laudato-Si Artikel 62-75 Bagi Persoalan Ekologis

This study aims to explain the concept of creation theology according to the Catholic Church's view as stated in the Encyclical Laudato-Si articles 62-75. This is motivated by the complexity of ecological problems with various causes. So the solution is not only from one way of interpreting and changing reality. It is also necessary to ask for help from various cultural treasures of the nation, especially religion if you want to develop a complete ecology. In this regard, the Catholic Church as a religious institution is very open to dialogue with philosophical thought and the scientific sciences, and this has enabled the Church to produce various syntheses between faith and reason. This research uses the method of literature study and critical reading of the creation story in the Book of Genesis. This research finds that the Catholic Church based on the Bible from the beginning has a solid view of the concept of creation that humans are called to care for and preserve the created nature. Pope Francis emphasized this in his encyclical Laudato-Si articles 62-75. Therefore, the task of caring for the created world is the call and duty of the Christian faith. By realizing this the complexity of environmental problems can be overcome.

Homosexuality and the church: Examining the moral implications of the stand of the church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) against homosexuality

The Church of Nigeria Anglican communion maintains a strong opposition to homosexuality with members of the church who are found to be homosexuals facing dismissal and ostracism. This work employed a qualitative research design reviewing relevant literature to examine the moral implications of the stand of the church on homosexuality as it affects the church and its members. The position of the church on homosexuality could lead homosexual members of the church to develop psychological problems that could lead to suicide, they could also be secretive about the way they feel thereby leading to many secret homosexuals within the Church and they could resent the church and religion in general. The Church is right in its condemnation of homosexuality but must rethink its stand on homosexuality. The overwhelming grace of God in Christ Jesus demands that the church views the homosexual as a sinner like other sinners who need help to turn away from their sins. The need to maintain a balance is therefore recommended.

PANDANGAN GEREJA KATOLIK TENTANG KOMUNIKASI SOSIAL BERDASARKAN KHK 822 DAN RELEVANSINYA BAGI LITERASI DIGITAL UNTUK KAUM MUDA

The development of digital technology has both positive and negative impacts on the lives of young people. This issue shows that the negative impacts of technological developments are manipulation, increasing online violence, loss of a sense of community, lack of concern for others, and wanting to be noticed. This encourages the Church to develop digital literacy for young people. This study uses a literature study to explore the themes surrounding the Catholic Church's view on Social Communication based on Canon 822 and the importance of digital literacy for young people. The findings of this paper are that the Church is encouraged to be a model or role model for young people. The Church is called to foster dialogue with young people, and to develop creative and innovative pastoralists in the use of digital media.

The Prophets Agree: The Function of the Book of the Twelve Prophets in Acts by Aaron W. White

Reviewed by: The Prophets Agree: The Function of the Book of the Twelve Prophets in Acts by Aaron W. White Linda M. Maloney aaron w. white, The Prophets Agree: The Function of the Book of the Twelve Prophets in Acts (BIS 184; Leiden: Brill, 2020). Pp. 259. €99/$119. Aaron W. White, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in South Charleston, Ohio, received his Ph.D. from the University of Bristol in 2017 (supervisor: John Nolland). This book is based on his dissertation. Its purpose is to show the rationale for the use of four quotations from the LXX version of the Book of the Twelve Prophets (Joel 3:1–5 [MT 2:28–32] in Acts 2:17–21; Amos 5:25–27 in Acts 7:42b–43; Hab 1:5 in Acts 13:41; and Amos 9:11–12 in Acts 15:16–18a). By comparing the reading and application of those texts in Acts with other roughly contemporary Jewish readings of the same texts (T. Jud. 24; CD-A 7.13–8.1; 1QpHab 1.16–2.10; 4QFlor 1.10–13), W. intends not only to demonstrate intertextuality but also to reflect on how the same text(s), read in different times and contexts, can yield different meanings. The effort is somewhat subverted by W.'s statement of his own conclusion on p. 2: "The aim is to show that Luke's use of the TP is instrumental in reflecting the early church's view of the universal lordship of Jesus, the Messiah, as it developed from Pentecost to the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15)." In fact, the tried-and-true technique of "tell them what you are going to tell them; tell them; tell them what you told them" is so thoroughly applied in this book that there is little suspense—supposing that suspense is desirable. The Prophets Agree contains, besides its Introduction and Conclusion, four chapters on the four cited texts: (1) "I Will Pour Out My Spirit": Jesus the Lord and the Lukan Reading of LXX-Joel 3:1–5 in Acts 2; (2) "Forty Years": The Divided People of God and the Lukan Reading of LXX-Amos 5:25–27 in Acts 7:42–43; (3) "I Am Doing a Work": The Gentiles as God's People and the Lukan Reading of LXX-Habakkuk 1:5 in Acts 13; and (4) "All the Gentiles Who Are Called": Sending the Gentile Mission and the Lukan Reading of LXX-Amos 9:11–12 in Acts 15." Since at least (2) and (4) are among the "hottest topics" in Acts, this is valuable material. Citing Jacob Jervell ("The Future of the Past: Luke's Vision of Salvation History and His Writing of History," in History, Literature, and Society in the Book of Acts [ed. Ben Witherington III; Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996] 104–26), W. opines that "the difference between the Jewish reader and Christian reader originates in how one interprets Scripture in the context of the historical moment in which they stand—the time of Jesus' work and ascension to Lord and reigning king" (p. 33). That, of course, begs the question and also oversimplifies it. The period within which the interpretive texts in question were composed ranges somewhere between 20 c.e. and 120 c.e. and was a period of great upheaval in Judea and throughout the Levant, politically and religiously. Opinions differ greatly, at least nowadays, about the stance of various Jewish and "Christian" writers on the question of "who's in and who's out." Moreover, drawing a line between "Jewish" [End Page 149] and "Christian" in the first two centuries is a practice that many twenty-first-century readers (this reviewer among them) reject. That the Book of the Twelve was important to the author of Acts is unquestionable. The Twelve Prophets are quoted frequently in the NT, but only four such citations contain twenty or more words, and they are all in Acts. The issue is what the author of Acts intended by his use of those quotations. W.'s book provides one answer, based on a thorough analysis of the texts in question, but some conclusions presumed from...

Heaven's Wrath: The Protestant Reformation and the Dutch West India Company in the Atlantic World

Heaven's Wrath: The Protestant Reformation and the Dutch West India Company in the Atlantic World

The Catholic Church in Nigeria and Social Media-Use: A Critical Juxtaposition

There is a perception that the Church is circumspect about the use of new technology. Perhaps this view stems from the understanding that the Church is traditional in nature in terms of accepting change or changing. The situation is even more interesting when it comes to embracing the world of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) with particular reference to the use of social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp. With this background in mind, the researchers embarked on a qualitative survey “The Catholic Church in Nigeria and Social Media-Use: A Critical Juxtaposition” to assess how the Church views social media in the country. Through the narrative approach, it discovered that the culture of secrecy, conservatism and fear are responsible for lack of taking advantage of social media platforms for evangelisation purposes. The study recommended openness to media protocol, debuting social media ethical codes and setting up a social media commission as positive ways through which the Church can engage social media meaningfully. It concluded that since social media has come to stay, the Catholic Church in Nigeria must set its own benchmark for engaging with the new technology while fulfilling its divine mission on earth.

The "Jesus-Mozi Dialogue" In The Revival of Mohism In The Republic Of China——Take Zhang Yijing, Wang Zhixin And Wu Leichuan As Examples

"Jesus-Mozi Dialogue" is an underflow in the revival of Mohism in the Republic of China. Since modern times, the intellectual circles have mostly taken Christianity as the "rational model" of Mohism. When it comes to the best reference for Christianity in traditional Chinese culture, Mohism is always used as an example, which has been discussed in the field of Mohism research. However, in the past, people still paid little attention to the church's view of the "Jesus-Mozi Dialogue" between Mohist School and Chinese Christians, which is a pity. This article attempts to discuss the various viewpoints of Zhang Yijing, Wang Zhixin, and Wu Leichuan on Mohism and "Mohist religion" as examples, and looks forward to giving a clear definition of the literature and the division of school attribution to the results of the "Jesus-Mozi Dialogue".