Memahami Fenomena Konten Sedekah dalam Perspektif Matius 6:1-4

Bonifasius Pradipta  Putra Alam; Ireneus Yongki Artha  Pieter

doi:10.53396/media.v4i2.165

Authors

Bonifasius Pradipta Putra Alam Magister Filsafat Keilahian Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta
Ireneus Yongki Artha Pieter Magister Filsafat Keilahian Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53396/media.v4i2.165

Keywords:

Sexual Abuse, Relation of Domination, Clericalism, Jesus The Healer Shepherd

Abstract

Almsgiving content on various social media platforms is an interesting social phenomenon to study, especially based on the perspective of Matthew 6:1-4. As a text that is influenced by the background of religious and cultural communities, Matthew has a unique way of maintaining the continuity of the ideals of his community. An interpretation model that utilizes the help of social sciences will be beneficial in understanding the ideals of the community that influenced Matthew. From the results of applying the social science way of thinking to the text of Mat 6:1-4, two important things must be understood. First, the teaching of almsgiving is a religious obligation. Second, the teachings on almsgiving aim to create “an egalitarian society” and avoid damaging the recipient's reputation socially, culturally, or religiously. Almsgiving content featuring fictitious and animated characters and storylines is offered as an alternative to responding to this phenomenon.

Author Biographies

Bonifasius Pradipta Putra Alam, Magister Filsafat Keilahian Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta

Lahir di Sindangsari, 20 Juni 1992. Ia menyelesaikan program Magister di bidang Teologi di Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta pada tahun 2022. Saat ini ia bekerja sebagai guru di SMA Talenta, Yayasan Margaasah Talenta.

Ireneus Yongki Artha Pieter, Magister Filsafat Keilahian Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta

Lahir di Semarang, 28 Juni 1994. Ia menyelesaikan program S1 di bidang Teologi di Univeritas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta pada tahun 2019. Saat ini ia sedang menempuh pendidikan S2 di Fakultas Teologi Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta.

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