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The wave of digitalization triggers a severe morality crisis among the younger generation through constant exposure to negative content, cyberbullying, and global communication ethics degradation. This descriptive qualitative study aims to analyze the specific internalization of Christian values at GPIB Harapan Kasih Congregation Bekasi to shield youth morality amidst ongoing technological disruption. Employing intensive in-depth interviews and participatory observations, data were analyzed interactively through systemic reduction, structured display, and final verification. The results indicate that the digital morality crisis explicitly manifests as pornography normalization, virtual toxicity, and the severe erosion of academic honesty. In response, pastoral strategies utilizing highly contextualized digital ethics sermons and youth cell groups prove thoroughly effective. The deep internalization of self-control and integrity successfully stimulates a holistic self-censorship mechanism across the youth's cognitive, affective, and behavioral domains. This study concludes that consistent accountability-based mentorship effectively transforms Christian youth from passive digital victims into active agents of change within global cyberspace.

Artikel ini membahas pentingnya teologi kasih dan pengampunan dalam pendidikan Kristen, dengan fokus pada penerapannya dalam pembelajaran holistik. Teologi kasih dan pengampunan, yang merupakan inti ajaran Kristus, menawarkan dasar yang kuat untuk membentuk karakter dan nilai-nilai dalam pendidikan. Melalui pendekatan pastoral, artikel ini mengkaji bagaimana nilai-nilai kasih dan pengampunan dapat membimbing proses pembelajaran yang tidak hanya mencakup aspek intelektual, tetapi juga moral, spiritual, dan emosional siswa. Penulis juga menyoroti pentingnya membangun hubungan yang penuh kasih antara pendidik dan peserta didik untuk menciptakan lingkungan pendidikan yang inklusif, penuh empati, dan mendukung perkembangan holistik individu. Artikel ini berargumen bahwa penerapan teologi kasih dan pengampunan dapat memperkuat pendidikan Kristen sebagai sarana untuk membentuk pribadi yang utuh dan berkarakter Kristus.

Pendidikan Kristen memiliki peran yang signifikan dalam membentuk karakter individu berdasarkan nilai-nilai Alkitabiah. Dalam konteks ini, pendidikan tidak hanya berfokus pada aspek intelektual, tetapi juga pada pembentukan moral, spiritual, dan etika yang sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip Kristen. Artikel ini membahas bagaimana pendidikan Kristen dapat menjadi sarana utama dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai seperti kasih, kejujuran, integritas, disiplin, dan tanggung jawab dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Dengan pendekatan holistik yang mencakup pengajaran, keteladanan, dan pembiasaan, pendidikan Kristen mampu membentuk individu yang memiliki karakter kuat dan berkontribusi positif bagi masyarakat. Kajian ini juga menyoroti tantangan serta strategi dalam mengintegrasikan nilai-nilai Alkitabiah dalam sistem pendidikan modern.

Artikel ini membahas peran kepemimpinan Kristen dalam pendidikan sebagai sarana untuk membangun generasi yang berlandaskan nilai-nilai Kristiani. Dalam konteks globalisasi dan tantangan zaman yang semakin kompleks, penting untuk menanamkan prinsip-prinsip moral dan etika Kristiani dalam setiap aspek pendidikan. Kepemimpinan Kristen di sekolah tidak hanya berfokus pada aspek akademik, tetapi juga pada pembentukan karakter siswa dengan mengintegrasikan ajaran kasih, pengampunan, dan kerendahan hati. Artikel ini mengkaji bagaimana para pemimpin pendidikan Kristen dapat menjadi teladan bagi siswa, memotivasi mereka untuk hidup dengan integritas, dan berkontribusi positif bagi masyarakat. Diharapkan, melalui penerapan nilai-nilai Kristiani, generasi mendatang dapat tumbuh dengan wawasan yang holistik, mengedepankan kedamaian, dan saling menghormati dalam menghadapi tantangan dunia.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi strategi manajemen kesiswaan berbasis nilai Kristiani serta kontribusinya terhadap pembentukan karakter peserta didik dalam lingkungan pendidikan multikultural di SDS Unity Primary School. Latar belakang penelitian ini didasarkan pada meningkatnya kompleksitas keberagaman di lingkungan sekolah yang menuntut adanya pengelolaan peserta didik yang tidak hanya berorientasi administratif, tetapi juga mampu membangun sikap toleransi, penghargaan terhadap perbedaan, dan karakter yang kuat. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode studi kasus. Data diperoleh melalui observasi partisipatif, wawancara, dan analisis dokumentasi sekolah, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan kerangka SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa manajemen kesiswaan di SDS Unity Primary School diimplementasikan melalui integrasi nilai-nilai Kristiani, seperti kasih, integritas, tanggung jawab, kerendahan hati, dan pelayanan ke dalam berbagai kebijakan dan program kesiswaan. Keberagaman peserta didik yang terdiri atas berbagai agama dan etnis dikelola melalui pendekatan inklusif yang mendorong interaksi lintas budaya dan lintas agama. Analisis SWOT menunjukkan bahwa identitas spiritual sekolah, program pembinaan rohani, kegiatan ekstrakurikuler, serta dukungan orang tua menjadi kekuatan utama dalam pembentukan karakter peserta didik. Di sisi lain, keterbatasan pembina rohani dan tantangan sekularisasi menjadi faktor yang perlu diantisipasi. Temuan penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa harmonisasi program kerohanian, ekstrakurikuler, dan program anti-perundungan berbasis pendekatan restoratif berkontribusi terhadap terciptanya iklim sekolah yang aman, toleran, dan harmonis. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa strategi manajemen kesiswaan berbasis nilai Kristiani efektif mendukung pembentukan karakter peserta didik serta dapat menjadi model pengelolaan pendidikan multikultural yang inklusif dan berorientasi pada pengembangan karakter secara holistik.

This study examines the concept of compassion-based education (rahmatan lil ‘alamin) from the perspective of Islamic educational philosophy and its relevance to bullying prevention in Islamic educational institutions. The study is motivated by the tendency of modern education to emphasize cognitive achievement while giving less attention to moral and affective development, resulting in the persistence of bullying behavior in educational settings. This study employs a qualitative approach using library research. Data were collected from the works of Muslim scholars, scientific journals, and relevant literature on Islamic education and analyzed through content analysis. The findings reveal that compassion-based education is built upon the integration of moral development, purification of the heart, and the cultivation of adab (proper conduct). These elements contribute to the development of empathy, social concern, and moral awareness among students. Therefore, compassion-based education (rahmatan lil ‘alamin) has strong relevance as a preventive approach to reducing bullying behavior and fostering a more humane and supportive educational environment in Islamic educational institutions.

Parental violence against children constitutes a serious violation of their human rights, as guaranteed by Article 5 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 19 of the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is also contrary to Indonesia’s family law system, as set out in Law No. 35 of 2014 on Child Protection. This study aims to analyse the forms of such violence and formulate a holistic, restorative strategy to restore children’s human rights. Using a normative-empirical approach involving the analysis of legal documents, court rulings and 2023 data from the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan), which recorded 45,000 cases annually (60% of which involved parents as perpetrators), it was found that effective strategies include medical and psychological rehabilitation via P2TP2A and TF-CBT, and restorative justice through mediation under Supreme Court Regulation (Perma) No. 4 of 2019. Socio-economic support, such as the PKH programme, is also crucial. The main obstacles are patriarchal culture and a regulatory vacuum regarding the KHI. The conclusion emphasises the need for cross-sectoral commitment and makes recommendations including the introduction of mandatory parental counselling, prioritisation of court mediation, sub-district recovery units and large-scale public awareness campaigns. This study contributes to the strengthening of child protection within Indonesian family law.

Penelitian ini mengkaji makna kematian dan kehidupan kekal dalam iman Katolik berdasarkan perspektif teologi eskatologi dan Kristologi sesuai dengan ajaran dogma Gereja Katolik. Tujuan penelitian adalah menjelaskan pemahaman kematian menurut ajaran resmi Gereja Katolik, sebagaimana tertuang dalam Katekismus Gereja Katolik, dokumen Konsili Vatikan II, dan ensiklik kepausan, serta relevansinya bagi kehidupan pastoral umat pada masa kini. Metode yang digunakan adalah kajian pustaka yang bersifat teologis-normatif dengan sumber utama Kitab Suci, dokumen Magisterium, dan literatur teologi yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam iman Katolik, kematian dipahami sebagai peralihan menuju kehidupan kekal bersama Allah, bukan akhir dari eksistensi manusia. Wafat dan kebangkitan Yesus Kristus menjadi fondasi dogmatis harapan keselamatan umat beriman. Ajaran tentang pengadilan khusus, api penyucian, surga, dan neraka merupakan bagian integral dari iman Katolik yang memiliki implikasi pastoral yang kuat: memberikan penguatan iman, harapan, dan penghiburan bagi umat dalam menghadapi penderitaan dan kematian. Simpulan penelitian menegaskan bahwa pemahaman teologis yang benar tentang kematian dan kehidupan kekal perlu terus diwartakan agar umat mampu menghayati hidup dalam iman, harapan, dan kasih.

Artikel ini bertolak dari kenyataan bahwa banyak umat telah mendengar sabda Allah dalam Liturgi dan pengajaran Gereja, namun belum sepenuhnya menghidupinya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Situasi ini menegaskan pentingnya katekese sebagai proses pembinaan iman yang berkelanjutan, yang tidak hanya menekankan aspek pengetahuan, tetapi juga penghayatan dan perwujutan iman dalam tindakan nyata. Tulisan ini bertujuan merefleksikan katekese sebagai jalan pembinaan iman umat yang menuntun dari sabda menuju kehidupan. Fokus kajian artikel ini adalah peran katekese dalam membantu umat dewasa mengintegrasikan sabda Allah kedalam realitas hidup sehari-hari, baik dalam keluarga, pekerjaan, maupun kehidupan sosial. Metode yang digunakan adalah refleksi teologis pastoral dengan pendekatan kualitatif melalui studi literatur gereja dan pengalaman hidup umat. Pendekatan ini menekankan ketertarikan antara pewartaan sabda, pendampingan iman, serta partisiasi aktif umat dalam proses pembinaan. Hasil refleksi menunjukkan bahwa katekese yang kontekstual, dialogis, dan berpusat pada sabda Allah, mampu menumbuhkan iman yang lebih dewasa, sadar, dan tanggung jawab. Melalui katekese, umat tidak hanya memahami ajran iman secara intelektual, tetapi juga didorong untuk menghidupinya dalam sikap kasih, pelayanan, dan kesaksian di tengah masyarakat. Pembinaan iman yang berkelanjutan menjadi sarana penting untuk membentuk umat yang tangguh dalam menghadapi tantangan zaman dan tetap berakar pada nilai-nilai injil. Dengan demikian, katekese sebagai jalan pembinaan iman memiliki peran strategis dalam menjembatani sabda Allah dengan kehidupan konkrit umat. Pembaharuan metode dan pendekatan katekese yang relevan dengan konteks umat masa kini sangat diperlukan agar proses dari sabda menuju kehidupan dapat berlangsung secara nyata, mendalam, dan berkelanjutan dalam kehidupan Gereja. Kata kunci: katekese, sabda Allah, pembinaan iman, umat dewasa, kehidupan kristen

Citizen Lawsuit (CLS) is a legal instrument through which citizens file lawsuits against the government for its negligence in fulfilling and protecting public rights. This study aims to analyze juridically the ruling in the CLS case concerning Jokowi’s diploma based on Decision Number 211/Pdt.G/2025/PN Skt. The method employed is normative legal research using both the statute approach and the case approach. Primary legal materials consist of court decisions, while secondary legal materials include relevant literature, journals, and legal doctrines. The findings indicate that the judges’ considerations in this case focused on the plaintiff’s legal standing and the government’s responsibility to fulfill citizens’ rights. The judges appear to have adopted a more progressive perspective in assessing state responsibility, although the implementation of the ruling still faces obstacles due to difficulties in effective enforcement. This study emphasizes the strategic role of CLS as a mechanism for monitoring public policy while also highlighting the urgency of strengthening regulations and ensuring consistency in judicial decisions to provide optimal protection of citizens’ rights.

 Penelitian ini bertujuan mengimplementasikan pendidikan dasar anak usia dini antara 3-6 tahun berlandaskan pada Ulangan 6:6-9 di PAUD Kristen Agape Sentani.  Pendidikan anak usia dini merupakan tahap pendidikan yang sangat fundamental dalam membentuk dasar perkembangan kognitif, sosial-emosional, moral, dan spiritual anak. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kurangnya pengasuhan positif dan minimnya pembentukan nilai moral sejak usia dini dapat meningkatkan risiko munculnya perilaku menyimpang, kesulitan pengendalian emosi, serta masalah penyesuaian sosial pada masa remaja dan dewasa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan melakukan pengumpulan data melalui penelusuran pustaka yang relevan. Penerapan prinsip nilai Ulangan 6:6-9 dalam pendidikan anak usia dini dilakukan dengan mengintegrasikan Firman Tuhan yang harus diajarkan berulang-ulang secara konsisten dalam seluruh aktivitas pembelajaran. Prinsip ulangan 6:6-9 menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan iman harus hadir dalam setiap rutinitas sehingga anak dapat mencerminkan iman dalam lingkungan sekolah yang menciptakan suasana kelas penuh kasih, aman, dan menyenangkan. Ketika prinsip-prinsip ini diimplementasikan secara konsisten melalui kurikulum, metode pembelajaran, lingkungan belajar, dan kemitraan dengan orang tua, PAUD Kristen Kasih Agape Sentani akan mampu mewujudkan visinya dalam membentuk generasi yang mengenal dan mengasihi Tuhan sejak usia dini.

This study aims to analyze the impact of the split and identify reconciliation efforts between the BNKP Jemaat Kasih Karunia and the BNKP Jemaat Hilifalagötanö in Tetegawa’ai Village, Mazo District, South Nias, using the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) method. The conflict between the two congregations began with differences of opinion regarding church construction and the selection of pastors, which led to the separation of the congregations in 2014. This study uses a mixed method approach, combining qualitative analysis through in-depth interviews with BPMJ, SNK, and the Head of the Commission, and quantitative analysis through questionnaires to 36 respondents. The results show that the majority of the congregations understand reconciliation as a process of restoring broken relationships, emphasizing values ​​such as making peace, forgiveness, brotherhood, as well as friendly, caring, and empathetic attitudes. Respondents consider reconciliation efforts very necessary, including through mediation, cooperation between congregations, and the wise involvement of leaders and government officials. Qualitative findings strengthen the quantitative results by confirming that appreciation for positive values, open dialogue, and active collaboration are key factors in the reconciliation process. This research confirms that the Appreciative Inquiry method is effective in rebuilding congregational harmony, strengthening fellowship, and providing a practical model for other church communities in managing similar conflicts.

This article examines the phenomenon of interfaith solidarity rapidly flourishing in Indonesia’s digital sphere during Ramadan, specifically through the viral "war takjil" trend involving active participation from non-Muslim communities. With national social media users reaching 180 million, digital platforms have transformed into crucial interaction spaces facilitating fluid and participatory interfaith communication. This research employs a qualitative approach using literature review, phenomenological analysis, and theological reflection within the Catholic tradition to understand the meaning behind this social behavior. Main findings indicate that this phenomenon is a concrete manifestation of bottom-up pluralism, emerging organically from daily social interactions. Based on the Contact Hypothesis, these digital interactions successfully reduce prejudice by achieving common goals and maintaining equal status in public spaces. Theologically, the phenomenon reflects the spirit of universal brotherhood and solidarity emphasized in the documents Fratelli Tutti and Nostra Aetate. The article concludes that healthy pluralism is the capacity to maintain one's own faith identity while actively building bridges of love with those of different beliefs. The implications emphasize the importance of media literacy for faith educators and catechists to guide the community in responding to digital social dynamics constructively without compromising theological truths. This study serves as a reference for developing inclusive, love-based interfaith communication strategies within Indonesia’s diverse digital society.

Waste management is a major challenge in environmental conservation in Indonesia. One innovative approach that can be implemented is the use of informative waste signs as a visual educational medium for the public. Waste signs are information boards placed in strategic locations to provide knowledge about the types of waste, their environmental impacts, and the decomposition time of various materials. The Community Service Program (KKN) of Padang State University (UNP) has implemented this concept by creating educational boards containing information on waste decomposition time, ranging from waste that decomposes in 50–100 years to waste that does not decompose at all. This article aims to examine the concept, benefits, and effectiveness of waste signs as a community-based environmental education instrument. The methods used include field observation and a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of the study indicate that waste signs can increase public awareness of the importance of proper waste management. Thus, this medium has the potential to be a simple yet effective educational tool in supporting sustainable environmentally friendly behavior.

This study aims to examine the message of repentance in Jonah 3:1-10 through an interpretive analysis focusing on the manifestation of God's mercy toward non-Israelite nations. The background of this study is rooted in the theological tension between Israel's exclusivism and the universality of God's love reaching Nineveh, a nation notorious for its cruelty. The method used is qualitative with a historical-grammatical exegesis approach to uncover the meaning of the text in its original context. The research results show that Nineveh's repentance was a radical response to the warning of judgment, involving all elements of society from the common people to political authorities. This phenomenon proves that the primary purpose of God's prophecy of judgment is not destruction, but the transformation of human behavior. This analysis confirms that God's mercy is sovereign and transcends ethnic or geographical boundaries. The implications of this research emphasize the importance for modern faith communities to adopt an inclusive attitude and understand that the sovereignty of God's love cannot be limited by human prejudice against groups perceived as strangers or enemies

Sleep disorders experienced by older people are difficulty falling asleep, maintaining sleep and difficulty returning to sleep after waking up at night, thus affecting sleep quality. One therapy that can improve sleep quality is music therapy. Music therapy is a stimulation that has a slow rhythm, a stable rhythm pattern that stimulates relaxation of the parasympathetic nervous system, thereby creating a relaxed atmosphere that supports increased sleep duration The researcher aims to provide an overview of nursing care for  the elderly with sleep disordes. The design usedin this nursing final scientifik paper ia a case study with clasical musik  therapi intervention. Therer respondent parcipated, and the intervention was conducted from Desember 20-23, art the Bhakti Kasih Siti Anna Pangkalpinang Elderly Home: After Four consecutive days of classical  musik therapi, thr three elderly individuals experienced  changes  in their PSQI scoret at the final meeting: Ms. E’s score increased from 17 to 13, Mrs. A’s ckore decreased from 19 to 12, and Mrs. M’s score decreased from 16 to 13. Classical musik therapi is effective in treating sleep disorders. The implementation of EBP is expected to provide additional information  regarding the provision of musik therapi to elderly individuals experiencing sleep disorders.

Misi gereja tidak hanya terbatas pada penginjilan dan pelayanan sosial, tetapi juga mencakup pendidikan. Pendidikan Agama Kristen menjadi alat penting dalam mewujudkan misi tersebut. Tujuan dari Pendidikan Agama Kristen bukan sekadar menanamkan nilai keimanan, tetapi juga sebagai manifestasi nyata dari misi gereja di dunia. Artikel ini memahami misi gereja sebagai pemberitaan Injil, pemuridan, dan pelayanan kasih yang dapat direalisasikan melalui pendidikan, terutama melalui karakter dan spiritualitas peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan memahami misi gereja dalam konteks pendidikan agama Kristen dengan metode studi pustaka dan analisis data deskriptif. Hasil studi pustaka menunjukkan bahwa makna misi gereja dalam konteks pendidikan agama Kristen dipengaruhi oleh peranan pendidikan agama Kristen dalam mendukung misi tersebut.

The "Educating Social Awareness Creativity Through Craft Skills and Social Service Programs at the Karya Kasih Nursing Home" activity is part of a community service program implemented by lecturers and students at Budi Luhur University. This activity aims to provide moral and social support to the elderly through educational and social activities. The program includes craft skills training, providing basic food assistance, and entertainment activities involving lecturers, students, and nursing home residents. The activity implementation method uses a participatory approach, where students interact directly with the elderly for two weeks. This approach is designed to create positive social relationships, increase emotional engagement, and provide contextual learning experiences for students. The results of the activity indicate that this program has a positive impact on the elderly, particularly in increasing happiness, social interaction, and creative activities. In addition, this activity also contributes to the development of students' soft skills, especially in terms of social empathy, intergenerational communication, and social awareness. Thus, this community service program not only provides benefits for the elderly as recipients of the program

The need for affection and belonging is an important aspect in the social and emotional development of students, especially at the Junior High School (SMP) level, where students are in the early adolescent phase characterized by a strong need for acceptance and recognition in the social environment. However, not all students are able to optimally fulfill these needs, so appropriate services are needed to assist them. This study aims to examine the application of group guidance in meeting the needs for affection and belonging in junior high school students. The study used a qualitative approach with a literature review method through the collection and analysis of various relevant literature sources. The results of the study indicate that group guidance is effective in providing positive social experiences for students, such as feeling accepted, appreciated, and being able to develop social and emotional skills, including empathy, cooperation, and self-confidence. Through group dynamics, students can interact, share experiences, and build better relationships with peers. The implications of this study indicate that group guidance needs to be implemented optimally and continuously as a strategic effort to support the fulfillment of the needs for affection and belonging and improve the psychological well-being of students in the school environment.

Evaluation of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning plays a strategic role in assessing the achievement of educational goals while supporting the character development of students. The evaluation process not only considers cognitive aspects but also includes affective and psychomotor aspects, such as the appreciation of religious values, noble morals, and the ability to perform religious services. This study aims to describe the relationship between the scope of PAI evaluation and the process of character development of students. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with the research location at SDN Ngebel, Kasihan, Bantul. The research subjects included PAI teachers, students in grades I, V, and VI, and several parents. Data were collected through interviews with teachers, students, and guardians, observations of learning activities and religious practices, and documentation, including records of grades and religious activity agendas. Using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, data analysis included the stages of presentation, reduction, and drawing conclusions. Triangulation methods and sources ensured the validity of the data. The results showed that the implementation of a comprehensive PAI evaluation, which included academic assessment, religious practices, and moral behavior, had a significant impact on the development of student character. This is especially true in terms of religiosity, discipline, and responsibility. Therefore, the broader and more integrated the scope of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) evaluation, the greater its contribution to the overall character formation of students.