RELIGION AND THE PHENOMENON OF CONFLICT
Conflict phenomenonBefore
and after entering the 21st century are a striking phenomenon in the
local, regional and international conflict is a phenomenon . Many
conflicts occur so that it appears other countries ( former Soviet
Union and Eastern Europe ), which takes place in several countries and
domestic interstate conflicts . Our society is only a few years left bloody years of conflict such as in Maluku , Poso and Kalimantan . On a small scale but enough people still see sporadic internal religious conflict in the institution / organization Christian . The
conflict there sticking out and exposed , but many are going " quietly "
that led to secession and formed a group ( church ) another .So
often conflicts arise in the society so many people argue that the
present conflict is a result of globalization because globalization has
been the scene antarkorporasi competition to raise funds as much as
possible through the investment and exploitation . Estimated
to still be ongoing conflicts continue in various forms between the
different groups as well as in internal religious faiths ( or that of
the church ) because of investment in these areas .But the conflict is not new , it has been present along with the birth of mankind on planet earth . The conflict is as old as the age of the human race . According
to the biblical witness the conflict first appeared in the family of
Adam and Eve ( Gen. 3 and 4 ) conflict , like it or not , consciously or
not , a part of one's life , whether in families , in groups ,
communities and in the lives of religious alliance .Internal dissension religious groups does not mean that religion ( religion ) teaches enmity . All religions claim to be messengers of peace , love and brotherhood.If
disputes or conflicts come to the surface that must be remembered is
that human nature is selfish , selfish love , love demeaning other
people , consider themselves the most good , which led to widespread
internal conflicts and conflicts that will inevitably damage the members
of inner peace and even disturb the order society .Religion or religious doctrine being used to strengthen the self / group and to weaken the opponent . Only
country that has the power , cultural force , not escape from conflicts
, especially religious groups often considered pacifists
conflict-prone, because many people always try to use religion to find
the position that is considered to raise its image so that they will be
taken into account.Would
not anyone be expected to judge who is right and wrong in religious
conflict , is increasingly difficult also to punish those who fought in
the denomination or church . All were able to argue / theological - religious reasons that will be difficult brokered .unifierReligions,
especially Christianity , adherents come from different ethnic , and
cultural groups are united in a single container that we call the church
. The Church has been instrumental to add value to the community . Who had lived in tribal groups , can come together in the church .Instill
a sense of fellowship church ( unity ) based on religious values such
as love , solidarity , willingness to sacrifice for others ,
responsibility for building a society as part of the missionary nature
of the church and critically assess any developments in society .At the time of the disaster and the unfortunate man , religion is able to entertain , strengthen and awaken hope . In
the face of change when people are confused , bewildered look of new
developments , churches help people have a clear orientation .A lot of family issues with the help of religion / church can be overcome . Often people believe that their career success is thanks to prayer through pastors or ministers of the church or congregation . Church was able to create a feeling of solid inner members.Religion has a major role in the development of society . Role
or roles implies a level which is expected to be owned by organizations
/ groups that have accrued / important positions in society . Tightly
coupled with the role of responsibility because responsibility means a
state that must be borne by the organization / group and if there's
anything he can be prosecuted / held liable .Therefore, the church should not run away from the duty to realize the internal unity . It
is precisely because of religion / the church has a large role in the
community and he is prone to be factored solver wholeness.Often
in the community , the group buzzing doctrine propounded or purifying
self -righteous claim or worketh righteousness , is the most frequent
trigger a split . Not infrequently, the reason causing secession truth or generate confusion among community members .
Extremity fragility tends to create groups . Potential
should be directed to the ethics of the people and build a good
mentality that church people running role as salt and light of the world
, spent to resolve internal conflicts and polemics .Communities
are always dogged by internal conflicts will not create a strong
religious man and mature ; generated only ceremonial religious beings . Problem behavior , they are no different from ordinary people .challengeTowards
the end of the 20th century , precisely in 1998 , the churches in the
world Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Harare ( Zimbabwe )
have also been working the question : " How do we live our faith in the
context of globalization ? " This question was responded to by the
General Assembly of 2006 in Porto Allegre (
Brazil ) after a study of several years, the Assembly approved a
document called the Alternative globalization Addressing Peoples and
Earth ( abbreviated : AGAPE . Version Indonesian Alternative
globalization titled Putting People and the Earth , Jakarta : the PMK-
HKBP , 2008) Not long after globalization sweeping
the world , which happens poverty is getting worse and environmental
damage that was already threatening the lives of all God's creation.Faced
with the tragic reality , we are invited to develop the economic life
of the main character lives of God's household with traits : the grace
of God that friendly economy ( oikonomia tou theou ) carry and preserve
abundance for all .God
is gracious and economy demand that we manage the abundance of life in a
way that is fair, participatory and nature preserve . God's
economy is an economy that puts the life of the spirit of
competitiveness sharing , global solidarity , human dignity , compassion
and maintenance of the integrity of creation . God's economy is an economy for the entire ecumenical - the whole earth community . God's justice and His partiality to the poor is a sign of God's economy ( Alternative Globalization , p . 3-6 ) .Globalization situation that we just mentioned , indicating a challenge for religious communities increasingly heavy . The world economy is energized by neoliberalism will encourage free competition . The strong will acquire the most and the weak will be getting squeezed . Then in a state that increasingly complex in the era of globalization ni , the role of religion is needed . Because religion is a source of value , strength and inspiration that never dry . The problem , religious community / church is not free to temptation manipulated by interest groups . Temptations
Jesus experienced in the wilderness when He was tempted by the devil
continues to appear in the form of the lure of money , position or power
and speculation ( see , Matthew 4 : 1-11 ) .In theological unity is a gift of God , is His will also like the Lord's prayer . But
it is not for church unity , nor for the social - political , but
rather " let the world know " ( believe ) that Jesus was a messenger of
God ( John 17 : 21 )We must maintain unity and unity wherever possible so that it becomes more widespread . Unity will be maintained if maintained , cultivated and developed so that all elements of support and feel obliged to do so .Unity is expected to be achieved if there is a quality or nature of that support . Harmonious unity is the unity that gives space and the cool atmosphere that everyone will participate . For
that the clergy should continue to foster the community to be aware of
the purpose of church attendance , aware of the situation of a
pluralistic society and aware of the negative effects of globalization
that is very troubling .Church played a major role and also crucial for the survival of life of the inhabitants of nature , especially human beings. If
the relationship between people / groups dominated by pleasure and
selfishness then the weak will become prey to the strong and it will
continue until eventually all will perish .
Community requires a community that cares for the suffering of the poor , oppressed and marginalized . Competitive ethos would not want to look at the pain of others . The
whole church ( united ) will be able to strengthen the weak , helped
preserve the environment , be able to establish synergies with other
groups to humanity .
Church unity is expected to continue to maintain a harmonious and responsible . Responsible means to be willing to bear all the obligations to preserve the unity of the church . Only the union of the churches / Christians can contribute constructively to society , can be part of solution maker. Internal divisions would lead to apathy and difficulty and , in turn, the church will be abandoned his people .
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