June 2019
Political Contestation That Remains Gloomy &
Ministry That Still Must 'Side'?
So after the general election will the "tadpole vs bat" (note: tadpole: supporter incumbent, president Jokowi, bat: supporter challenger) feud end? That not being able to read more, the scent of feuds being intensified intense with the burden of social media also in this democracy; role activation countries to 'bring things in order' those who in the wildness of social media are considered building a wrong opinion is a part that is considered to keep and maintenance of it.
However, state management to provide broad access to welfare as well as problems—a known commonplace for this. So in what and who who is prospered by this political contest ? Until a mission with a refer of the “doctrine of grace”, a partiality and maintain common sense when the principle of democracy is readiness to admit no get the trust not to gain the support of votes and victories who know their responsibilities and feels normal. But is that suspicion fostered ? Recorded return to demonstrations and excesses of 'rioters'—as opposed to the 'people' which takes a toll. What do you want to remember?
The humanity that has troubled and grieved is observed when the process of selecting human resilience, because there are casualties from tension and the demands of the process—by far the greatest of organizing facts with more than 500 victims, because there is a sick process after the previous is 150's of death toll from age and hidden disease will be organized which is not only a state party but a civic party; this part which could be greatly reduce the meaning of honor for being a means of citizenship to meet at the 'voting' moment.
But that should be raised, why ? not a scorched earth fight for blame who? and it feels right to bring up "what's wrong isn't it" about "who's at fault?" When for that and it should be given room for confirmation that the identity is the material of trigger. So participants seem to be stuck and walk away when they see things this, why? feel embarrassed by recognizing the state's authority but also involved in the contestation, because the country's elite who intend to re-elected in the election. And in this state, the fact & circumstance of "identity" is still played, as if it had to side with the “majority” and “official” then the believer must look to this— even though there is a tendency to allow one candidate pair more leaning towards “extreme” while the other to “moderate” in belief that.
Not just seeing and cultivating a perceived identity not that extreme, but the joints of state administration that still emphasize will enforce the law when everything has consequences, everything related to the law that must be upheld - so here is wisdom in managing identity is in line with the enforcement of the law which is clearly a production politics of making laws with this welfare and protection individuals are given space and guarded by the state.
Then it should be over "Tadpole" and "Bat" who fought it. So, "that" the greatest is the one who serves” (Luke 22:26) also in his willingness and wisdom always ready with a critical response. With this conviction with the light of the gospel is something that cannot be forced and becomes a non-enforcement using state money, even though it is difficult for belief. Hope in the care of the Triune God.
Some suggestions for the future:
- Stop the spread of social media that is ridicule or reconfirm what is suspected to be the spread of excessive information, rumors or fake news (hoax).
- Understanding in a complete and historical perspective, that there is no there are victories that deny others
- Be present in citizenship conversations that give hope and ways broad view. That there are still challenges ahead.
- Struggle, be grateful and pray continuously and assimilate the symbol statement expressive confidence
- The gospel preached must be as non-partisan as possible and consistently brings wisdom and respect for individual freedom.
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December
Pietism Mission & Context.
After That Election
What is the context like? How is it presented in we have to look. Can context obscure what is "supposedly" as a message? It is here that it must be stated that, at least a little can be reviewed when the mission of "believers" in his message and also the context is related to the fruit of good behavior or always intended for it visible; godly behavior. Often labeled with pietistic and common found this content in general assessment (chandler; 2014)
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What has changed from "imported" Christianity and is often identified with enter the colonial era? A very meaningful role with stages and has been accepted as the "official religion" and guaranteed to be deemed to have participated and involved in forming nationality up to that Pancasila's philosophy (Darmaputera, 2001).
Christianity is more than just “godliness”, and if there is it starting from the renewal of the mind, with the equivalent of will the doctrine of grace which will confirm dependence and providence from God with coverage and interrelationships it is very widespread. Characterizing an engagement with which context exists. That the renewal is driven from the source or text by which God is revealed and declares his specificity.
So the mission context struggle is too even small can't ignore where is the context of the enmity politics never happened. Message repentance goes beyond that and not can be minimized only in context which has split and lasted even dragging the identity of the believer to be identical to one of the candidates.
There are various and varied contexts in which a challenge to Christianity. And now, with so much variety and parts that can be sorted by “small” is virtually in its existence driven traffic, isn't it not only the abundance of knowledge but also the designation of existence. Message the repentance dealt with this in a passage that could be said was “…nothere is something new under the sun” (Eccl 1:9) “a folded world” also a turbulent world will always challenge what kind of piety that. Just an encouragement of kindness? the type of mission is more strict, various contexts mission is under pressure.
So the struggle of the mission context is too small even can't ignore in which context the political conflict had occurred. Message of repentance beyond that and can't be minimized to just the splitting of the cortex and lasts even drags the identity of the believer to be identical with one of the candidates.
Christianity that is too pious in this biased context ? That Pietism was recorded as a movement—recorded as part of Lutheranism that spread to influence Reform circles, this is indeed into another discussion with a very theological depth of understanding but when the characteristics of church identity and ministry are directed only to the fruit of goodness. So maybe there will be another question, just looking good it seems to ignore the context, the intended purpose is the symptoms are quite visible struggling with the context in which their presence is intended service and belief identity that is not significantly impaired.
The piety of the fruit of the spirit (Gal 5:22) obviously cannot be of political value to practically becomes the main support that is focused on the 'right' to support and express the support, or from here we judge is the above from a political battle that always reminds of more and power that must serve, for which it is a consequence or fruit that resulting from the election. With this there is no too much political difference implying a distinction by calling for hostility, also aware it turned out to be very practical that the elite could play. Because even though Christ became a victim who could be reduced to just a 'political' matter, as a series of imperatives accompanied by forgiveness (Luke 23:34) evoked repetition moments or “prophecies” (Ps. 22:19) and facts resurrection (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 23:56b-Luke 24:12).
That the challenge of believing in faith is aware of the context, including those for which it is aware when our joy is not for injustice (1 Cor 13:5). With this as much as possible maybe critical is part of piety, after the separation because of the election in the most divisive democratic process of our experience with the democratic identity.
Brings a response of awareness that our separation from a loving God in a context that must be democratic and immediately after is division the true authority of the handling and can also make skeptics not want to involved—another part of citizenship which includes a claim of 'right' to this.
Vigilance is not because of our identity alone but the role of the fruits (deed) that overflowing because of the root of our piety. A mission that departs from the belief of the gospel goes beyond mere appearance piety, some even dared to say as the emergence of common sense as fruit of work produced (Anderson, 2014), a principle in the “doctrine of grace” should be involved in this ? make part to 'prevent the political' to get involved politically because piety doesn't question a very important doctrinal specific point.
Obviously there needs to be criticism and involvement when it's arbitrary with power generated through the democratic process, the pious mission of believers who stems from the doctrine of grace involved in this to also put forward rethoric accent of Pancasila ?
Reference
Pietism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietism
Anderson, Owen (2014) “Piety & Knowledge of God: Reason & Faith At Early Princeton” Palgrave Macmillan
Chandler, Andrew (2014) “Evangelicalism, Piety & Politics. The Selected Writing of WR Ward” Ashgate 2004
Darmaputera, Eka (2001) “Pergulatan kehadiran Kristen di Indonesia: Teks-teks terpilih Eka Darmaputera” BPK-GM
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Catalyst for Indie Reform, Has It Been Accomplished?
A change & Challenge related to unusual activity. Has the catalyst for Indie Reform been achieved? How it started. And how far has it been activated? Of course, this question and judgment must be raised again, because it is practically related to the doctrine of grace which must be concrete in the emergence of independent associations.
Things that have been proposed since the initial edition (Dec 2017 edition, “Something that was intended at the beginning, “Journey To Reformed Pentacost” Is it possible?) by always understanding the existing dynamics.
A struggle that does face challenges with various contexts and variations the thing that keeps the question of the reformed grace doctrine in context this independent. Both its existence as a minority and its contribution in function ministry and fellowship, because it has changed a lot.
Active in this and still sure about this ? believe in missionary action based on the orthodoxy of faith. Several service pilots have also been started. Literacy Activation as something new and perhaps not an internal part of the ministry see the June 2018 issue of “Reading Dostoevsky on the Outskirts? "Obviously it seems discontinuous, because it is a mission that seems to have clear sectarian identity. It is a long way to cultivate criticality when a doctrinally compatible basis must work for it. One that feels wanted to go when facing difficulties and also challenges the exclusivity of the message.
Unfortunately, in some cases the reading garden which is the main base also closed.Because the place is switching functions. Unfortunately, there are also no other achievements, because of the mission of a belief, which is already presented as a public space where literacy needs are certainly not the main thing.
A feedback loop when the doctrinal aspect is considered subtle. And it becomes a question when it seems that those who are active are increasingly being tested, that is always a question of context and preparedness. That it's not the part that looks "cool", capable of pioneering but understands the context and tests for it.
Grateful for God's providence where the mission challenges are always there question.
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