Creator God Research Articles

Ekoteologi dalam Pemikiran Seyyed Hossein Nasr dan Relasi Agama-Masyarakat

Environmental issues have become a major concern in recent years. In fact, the impact that is always felt is the widespread pollution, the problem of waste that is increasingly accumulating until the closure of several landfills (TPA) in Indonesia. This paper tries to reopen our insight into environmental concerns in the concept of Seyyed Hossein Nasr. The research method used is qualitative based on library research with descriptive analysis. This paper also discusses how religion-society relations and environmental concerns become social actions that should be of common concern. It focuses on our understanding of environmental care as God's creatures who maintain stability between nature and life. Khalifah, as the basis of Seyyed Hossein Nasr's perspective, is a task that should be carried out by every human being. But in reality, attention to the environment is secondary in life, so that the impact felt today is extreme climate change and increased pollution.

Environmental Ethics in Islāmic Perspective: Relevance and Application

God has created all living and non-living things with a distinctive purpose. As the Sustainer of all, He has also arranged for each living organism a desirable environment that provides sustainable items. So, each life requires a sound environment for sustainability. Ecological studies help us understand organisms’ relationship to the environment around them. As God’s highest creation, humans have a close relationship with Nature to maintain and sustain their lives in vibrant caravans. The philosophical interpretations do accept the intimate relationship between humanity and Nature. However, our lifestyle is based on the rich consumption of resources, the development of new technologies and sciences for processing natural resources, burning fossil fuels, and discharging harmful radiation, which has alienated Nature from humanity. We can also point out other causes responsible for a radical break between human society and Nature. The Qur’ān and the Sunnah of the Prophet of Islām are the primary sources of all arts and thoughts. They may lead us to develop an Islāmic perspective on ecological crises and help us solve them. It is attempted here to understand some of the vital environmental phenomena in the light of these sources of Islām. There is intrinsic goodness, beauty, harmony and orderliness in the creation of God; everything in it, the sky and earth, including the sun, moon, stars, water, air, land and a thousand other things have been created for the benefit of man. The Creator created the universe with a Divine trust, which he had accepted and blessed to live in. He thanks God for all bestowed gifts practical in his entire gamut of human emotional life. From the Islāmic perspective, environmental ethics has become intrinsically relevant to dealing with all issues related to ecological crises. In the present paper, we are attempting to briefly discuss the Islāmic perspective on environmental ethics with particular reference to the Qur’ān and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad. It is assumed that the Islāmic framework on the said topic can also pave the way to bring out its relevance and application in crucial times. Philosophy and Progress, Vol#73-74; No#1-2; Jan-Dec 2023 P 1-20

God’s Unity and Unity with God: Polemical Interpretations of John 17:20–23 in the Fourth Century

Abstract There are no previous studies of Christ’s prayer in John 17:20–23 as a key text which was debated from multiple theological perspectives in the fourth-century controversies. This article provides a close study of the polemical interpretation of John 17:20–23 in Eusebius of Caesarea, Athanasius of Alexandria, and Hilary of Poitiers. The article considers each interpreter’s exegetical techniques, the views of his opponent(s), and his own positive theological claims. In the conclusion, a taxonomy of these interpretations is provided according to the following criteria: (1) Father–Son unity; (2) καθὼς clauses; (3) God–creature unity. The primary question for each interpreter is: to what extent is the Son’s own unity with the Father paradigmatic for the saints’ unity with the Father? Both Eusebius and Hilary argued that the Son’s own unity with the Father is (with qualifications) actually bestowed upon the saints. They each understood the objective of Christ’s prayer as the realization of a God–creature unity in which the saints are united to the Father ‘just as’ the Son. Athanasius, by contrast, argued that Christ’s prayer exhorts the saints to become one among themselves by learning from the example of the Son’s unity with the Father. Insofar as the saints become one with God, Athanasius insists that such a God–creature unity is radically distinct from the Son’s unity of nature with the Father. Yet for Hilary, this natural unity with the Father is also granted to creatures: to the Son’s own humanity, and to all who are united with it.

EDUCATION FOR MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN IN A FAMILY WITH AN ISLAMIC EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE

Mental retardation is a condition of children whose intelligence is far below the average and is characterized by limited intelligence and incompetence in social communication. Islam views children with mental retardation as entities that must be considered for several strong reasons. The most basic is in the name of humanity. One fact that cannot be forgotten is that they are both creatures of God who must be respected. Moreover, the mentally retarded child is also a human being glorified by God. Mentally retarded children also have the same degree and social status as normal children, so in Islamic education, there should be no inequality in obtaining the right to education. This study aims to determine that the family is the most important factor in the education of mentally retarded children. This research is naturalistic qualitative. Documentation, observation, and interviews are the methods used to collect data. The data analysis uses data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The results of this study indicate that the family becomes a model and habituation of good behavior in everyday life as a positive strategy for the education of mentally retarded children, The family also applies several pillars, one of which is the aspect of faith, the aspect of worship and the moral aspect as the basis for educating their children.

The History of Islamic Science and Its Characteristics: A Valuable Contribution to the Development of Islam in Modern Times

<em>As a religion that encompasses comprehensive aspects of life, Islam has made important contributions to science throughout its history. The history of Islamic science dates back to the early Islamic enlightenment from the 7th to the 14th century AD. Strong emphasis was placed on the synthesis between science and religion. Scientific thinking and research were conducted with the understanding that knowledge of the universe was integral to an understanding of God's creation. Islamic science is characterised by an inclusive and multi-disciplinary approach. Muslim scholars of the time did not limit themselves to one particular field of science, but rather studied and developed knowledge in various disciplines such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, physics, chemistry and philosophy. His valuable contributions to human civilisation. It also raises the question of how Muslims can combine the scientific heritage of Islam with the demands and challenges of the modern world, and how such a fusion can contribute to the sustainable and progressive development of Islam. As a result, the concept of Islamic science continues to be developed to this day.</em>

Peningkatan Pengenalan Warna melalui Media Colour Cirle pada Kelompok A di Ra Aisyiyah Suruh Bringin Ngawi

The purpose of this study was to find out how the color circle media in RA Aisyiyah Suruh bringin. to find out if the Colour circle media in Group A. This study uses a classroom action research model and points to the implementation process. The source of the research data was children aged 4-5 years in RA Aisyiyah Suruh, bringin, ngawi totaling 15 children, 5 women 10 boys. This data will be used for the purposes of research data analysis so as to recognize the picture of increasing colou circle color recognition in children aged 4-5 years. As a result, the learning process using color cirle media can improve problem-solving skills in Group A RA AISYIYAH Suruh, Bringin which was seen in the activities in cycle 1 with the theme of my environment sub-theme of God's creation with color recognition activities in children, in cycle 2 it was carried out with the theme of my environment sub-theme of God's creation with activities to introduce fruits and vegetables.

- The Death Penalty in the Context of Human Rights (A Study of Supreme Court Decision Number 3083 K/PID.SUS/2022

Every human being has Human Rights (HAM) as a creature of God whose existence and dignity must be supported and respected. When faced with human rights, the death penalty in Indonesia in narcotics crime cases always raises pros and cons. The formulation of the problem of this article is whether the imposition of the death penalty against narcotics offenders in Supreme Court Decision Number 3083 K/Pid.Sus/2022 is in accordance with human rights principles. The method used is normative juridical by analyzing laws and regulations in relation to applicable norms and data collection using the literature method. The result is that the judex facti's decision is not contrary to the law, so the defendant's cassation is rejected, because the actions of the perpetrator will greatly disturb the community and disturb the next generation if children and adolescents fall into the use of narcotics. The conclusion is shows that the death penalty for drug offenders in Supreme Court Decision Number 3083 K/Pid.Sus/2022 in Indonesia is contrary to the right to life stipulated in Article 6 of the 1966 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, but is in accordance with Indonesian positive law, namely Law No. 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics.

The Diversity of Creatures and The Oneness of God in His Creation

The purpose of this research is to describe the diversity of creatures and the oneness of God. The plurality that occurs among the people will trigger various conflicts in various fields. Conflict has become a phenomenon in life because of various interests. However, plurality will trigger sectarianism within religions which can disrupt diversity. The oneness of God certainly cannot be influenced by the plurality of creatures. The oneness of God becomes transcendental so that creatures do not mix in the plurality of creatures. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative by presenting religious phenomena in society. Data used through literature to find the truth in the plurality of creatures. The research results show that the diversity of creatures cannot affect the oneness of God. Diversity is a phenomenon that can bring harmonization of life so that it is more convincing of the oneness of the creator.

STRATEGI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA HINDU DALAM MEMBANGUN KARAKTER DAN MORALITAS PADA SISWA MELALUI SUSATRA HINDU

The young generation as agents of change in nation building needs basic guidelines in overcoming the negative effects of globalization. Technological developments which are growing very rapidly are able to show very significant changes in all aspects of life. Therefore, teachings are needed as a guide to behavior in an effort to build morality and good character, namely moral teachings. According to the Hindu religious view, morality is a reciprocal and harmonious behavior between human beings and the universe (environment) which is based on compassion, sincerity and compassion. Through Character and Morality Education at school is education that strives for good ethics, mutual respect and respect for differences between students and teachers at school. This research describes how Hindu literature strategies in building students' character and morals through Hindu religious education. The young generation or what is known as generation Z as agents of change in nation building need basic guidelines in overcoming the negative influences of globalization. Technological developments are able to show very significant changes in everything. aspect of life. Therefore, teachings are needed as a guide to behavior in an effort to build morality and good character, namely moral teachings. According to the Hindu religious view, morality is a reciprocal and harmonious behavior between human beings and the universe (environment) which is based on compassion, sincerity and affection between God's creatures.

EKOLOGI SEBAGAI JEMBATAN DIALOG UMAT ANTARAGAMA

The relationship between religious communities, especially in Indonesia, is very dynamic. This cannot be separated from the fact that the level of tolerance among religious communities in Indonesia can be greatly influenced by several factors, one of which is politics, as it is stated by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Therefore, Indonesian society needs to constantly strive to maintain harmony within the community. The purpose of this writing is to explore the importance of a bridge of dialogue among religious communities in promoting harmony. The bridge of dialogue in question is the issue of ecology, such as forest fires, environmental pollution, illegal logging, and so on. The research method used in this paper is literature study, which involves reading, taking notes, and examining various readings relevant to the topic, and then placing them within the theoretical framework based on the thinking of Stanlay J. Samartha about Pneumatology Religionum and the mutualization model of Paul Knitter. The results show that there is a bridge in the form of a common understanding of ecology as God's creation, and it is the responsibility of all religious communities to preserve it together.

Profile of Celestial Object Identification Skills of Junior High School Students in Indonesia

The ability to identify celestial objects provides significant benefits for improving students' motivation, understanding of the subject matter, reasoning, and skills, yet this area remains underexplored by researchers. This study aims to describe the profile of junior high school students' ability to identify celestial objects in science learning, particularly in the Solar System topic, focusing on their experiences in recognizing the names of celestial objects at night. Using a qualitative approach, this research involved semi-structured interviews with three science teachers and a survey of 31 7th-grade students who had not been taught the Solar System topic. The research instruments included student characteristics, availability of learning resources, challenges faced by students, teaching methods, and responses to the idea of outdoor learning with the assistance of an Augmented Reality (AR) application. The results indicate that, generally, students are not yet able to identify celestial objects other than the Moon due to limited prior experience and knowledge. Although teachers have attempted to introduce identification methods through instructional videos and direct explanations, this method is considered less accurate due to discrepancies between classroom learning and field experiences. However, both teachers and students recognize that identifying celestial objects can enrich understanding of the subject matter, increase motivation, and stimulate gratitude for God's creation. The positive response to the idea of outdoor learning with an AR application indicates high interest from both teachers and students in this approach.

Kedalaman Jiwa: Perspektif Alkitab Tentang Hakekat Manusia

In a Biblical perspective, human nature is understood as a creature created by God that is unique and different from other creations of God. Humans are unique in intellectual, social, physical and spiritual terms, which contain responsibilities towards themselves, others, nature andto God.Humans consist of body, soul and spirit, each of which has an important role in human life. .the body reveals the human person in its entirety from an outward aspect, while the soul or life reveals the whole person from an inner aspect, as a creature that breathes, wills, thinks, and so on. The spirit is the aspect of human life with an inner mind too, which can receive andexpress spiritual observations.

Implementasi Akhlak Kepada Allah Swt Dalam Kehidupan Sehari-Hari Mahasiswa

Of the many students today, many of them have forgotten their obligations as God's creatures. It is believed that bad things will happen to students if this is allowed to continue. Therefore, it is important to instill the principles of moral education in every student. The aim of this research is to find out incorporation of creation-based morality into students' daily lives. This research uses a qualitative descriptive methodology using a literature review and questionnaire. Thirty students registered from state and private universities in semesters 1 to 8 were used as research subjects. Morality derives its etymology from the words character, behavior and manners. For God, morality refers to what is right and appropriate to do.

Educational Values in the Mepopoidulu Tradition in the Bada Tribe of Poso Regency, Indonesia

This study discusses the Mepopoidulu tradition implemented by the Bada tribe, Poso Regency, in Indonesia. The aim of this study is to reveal the cultural values contained in the Meppoidulu tradition in the Bada tribe. This study used a qualitative method with an ethnography approach. The data was gathered through field observation, in-depth interviews with local communities, and written document analysis. The data, then, was analyzed using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and data verification, and ended with checking validity and drawing conclusions. The results of this study show that the implementation of the Mepopoidulu tradition consists of five main elements: Pousuana Katuwon'na Tauna, and the womb salvation ceremony during a mother's first pregnancy. Second, Pompetimbali Poadakana Tauna. Namely, manners are polite habits agreed upon in the social environment between people when they are adults in the stages leading to marriage. Third, poparewa, which implies ownership, means that humans will always live and strive and will own and have property rights. The fourth is Maroro'u, which means the implementation of expressions of gratitude to the almighty creator God for the agricultural harvests of the Bada community. The fifth is Mpegiwuw, which sanctions or punishes those who violate the traditional rules/customs of the Bada tribe. The educational values contained in the mepopoidulu tradition include the Value of religious education, an awareness deeply manifested in the depths of the human heart as human nature. Then, the Value of social education is a collection of attitudes and feelings manifested through behavior that influences the behavior of a person with values. Furthermore, the Value of moral education is a way of life that differentiates humans from other creatures. Cultural education is a value that has been embedded and agreed upon by the Bada tribe in the form of habits, behavior, and responses to a situation after or before it occurs. Finally, the Value of character education, which is an effort designed and implemented systematically to help understand human behavior, including the Value of caring, the ability to be sensitive to the needs of other people, and the ability to feel the feelings of different people and put oneself in other people's situations (empathy).

"Earthly paradise" in Alexander Dovzhenko films

"Earthly paradise" in Alexander Dovzhenko films

Pembagian Harta Bersama Akibat Perceraian menurut Hukum Islam Kajian terhadap Putusan Pengadilan Agama Yogyakarta Nomor 0297/Pdt.G/2017/PA

All creatures of God, including humans, pets, and other animals and plants, are encompassed by the universal divine law of marriage. This is the way that Allah has chosen for His creatures to reproduce and sustain their lives. The issue of property between each husband and wife is one of the consequences of marriage law. Article 35 of the Marriage Law regulates joint property. Marital property is also acquired as joint property. The Compilation of Islamic Law states in Article 1 letter (f) that "Marital property is property acquired separately or jointly by husband and wife during the marriage bond, and in this case, it is called joint property, regardless of whether it is registered in someone's name." In this research method, the researcher will use a qualitative method located at the Yogyakarta Religious Court, and the techniques used to collect data include interviews and documentation. In this study, the researcher will examine the decisions of the Yogyakarta Religious Court related to joint property, where 40% is for the former husband and 60% for the former wife, using the perspective of Islamic law and the Compilation of Islamic law. because Islamic Sharia stipulates that joint property is divided into two for separating couples. Unlike Islamic law, which does not specify how much of the couple's property should be distributed after divorce, half is given to the former wife. Considering that 83 percent of the Indonesian population is Muslim, it is important to look at issues related to the division of joint property decided by the judges of the Yogyakarta Religious Court.

Voltaire: from Newtonianism to Spinozism

ABSTRACT The question of Voltaire’s belief in (or lack of belief in) God is a vexed one. René Pomeau’s classic study of 1956 argued that Voltaire believed in a God who would punish and reward in the next life. More recently Gerhardt Stenger has shown that, at least after 1764, Voltaire adopted a moderated form of Spinozism. He consistently rejected a materialist atheism on the grounds that the universe showed evidence of intelligent design, and appealed to Spinoza against d’Holbach. This article studies the evolution of Voltaire’s philosophical account of the deity, showing that he moved from a belief in a Newtonian creator God to a Spinozist monopsychism at least by 1756. But, under the influence of Warburton, he had come to reject Bayle’s concept of a society of atheists, and consequently held that the wider public must be encouraged to believe in a providential God, a view he pretended to hold himself. Reading Voltaire after 1756 it is thus essential to understand that he held a double truth theory, so that it is sometimes necessary to ‘read between the lines’ to discover his meaning.

‘The Trees are the Clothes of the Church’: Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church-Forests as Spiritual Spaces of Resilience against Climate Change?

In times of ecological crises, Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church-forests are, as many suggest, sacred spaces of resilience and restoration. The need for community forest management and sustainable use of natural resources is said to be based on an ‘eco-theology of Edenic forests’ so, we ask, What can be said about conceptually defined entanglements between the theological perspective on so-called forest-churches and the ecologically oriented perspective that applies to so-called church-forests? What is the history and the present self-understanding of this phenomenon? Does it have a global dimension? How does a sacred text like Śənä Fəṭrät, with its theocentric theology and its reference to biblical testimony, create ‘sacred spaces’ in nature? The socio-ethical dimension of these church-forests is of high concern. For this, with an interdisciplinary focus, I refer to results given by existing research on the interrelations of oriental-orthodox theology, including its miaphysite Christology. Such an understanding includes reference to church architecture, biology, sociology, and on forestry in those areas of forest-churches. So we want to understand the specific religious and cultural significance of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church-forests. The relevance of these unique sacred groves cannot easily be compared to examples in other religions. But we may at least draw conclusions from other forms of Christianity and religiosity and their interpretation of common biblical and dogmatic traditions referring to the ‘creation of God’.

Providence and Science in a World of Contingency: Thomas Aquinas’ Metaphysics of Divine Action

Providence and Science in a World of Contingency: Thomas Aquinas’ Metaphysics of Divine Action

Providence and Science in a World of Contingency: Thomas Aquinas’ Metaphysics of Divine Action

Providence and Science in a World of Contingency: Thomas Aquinas’ Metaphysics of Divine Action