scholarly journals Sabbath, Nyepi, and Pandemic: The Relevance of Religious Traditions of Self-Restraint for Living with the ‘New Normal’

2021 ◽  
pp. 095394682110313
Author(s):  
Yahya Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Public Theology ◽  
Economic Perspective ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Spiritual Perspective ◽  
Almost All

This article focuses on the relevance of religious traditions of self-restraint, particularly Sabbath and Nyepi, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. From an economic perspective, the pandemic interrupts a lifestyle marked by an unceasing process of production and consumption that affects almost all aspects of life. Such a lifestyle, known as ‘productivism’, has been confronted with ‘anti-productivism’ promoted by groups of Marxism-inspired intellectuals and activists. Employing the method of public theology, this study reveals that religious traditions of self-restraint prepare humanity to anticipate interruptions of regularity, such as a pandemic, in a way that is critical of productivism yet distinct from anti-productivism. From a spiritual perspective, the pandemic and religious traditions of self-restraint should be perceived as synergistic appeals to a balanced lifestyle that is socially, economically, and ecologically harmonious.

Rethinking Public Theology in Ethiopia: Politics, Religion, and Ethnicity in a Declining National Harmony

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-171
Author(s):  
Wondimu Legesse Sonessa
Keyword(s):  
Public Theology ◽  
Military Government ◽  
Human Flourishing ◽  
Traditional Religions ◽  
Ethnic Tensions ◽  
Religion And Ethnicity ◽  
Almost All ◽  
African Traditional Religions

Abstract Ethiopia is a country of multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. Almost all of its citizens claim affiliation with either Christianity, Islam, or African traditional religions. Adherents of these religions have been coexisting in respect and peace. However, there is a growing tension between the citizens since the downfall of the dictatorial military government of Ethiopia, which was displaced by the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), in 1991. Politics, religion, and ethnicity are the major causes of the declining national harmony under the current government. My claim is that addressing the declining national harmony caused by the religious, political, and ethnic tensions in Ethiopia requires of the EECMY to rethink its public theology in a way that promotes a national harmony that values peace, equality, justice, democracy, and human flourishing.

A RESULT-ORIENTED FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT THE LOW-CARBON TRANSFORMATION OF ENERGY SERVICES MARKETS

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-41
Author(s):  
Valeriy Deshko ◽  
◽  
Oleksandr Kovalko ◽  
Oleksandr Novoseltsev ◽  
Maria Yevtukhova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Energy Services ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Organizational Mechanism ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Efficiency And Productivity

Today, the scope of energy services markets (ESMs) has expanded worldwide and covered almost all areas of production and consumption of goods and services for both industrial and public appointments, as well as households, mainly due to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. At the same time, the incompleteness of theoretically grounded bases significantly reduces the pace of these markets development. The purpose of this study is to present the framework for the determination of directions and construct a model of structural organization and functional interaction of the ESMs participants. Such approach allows, by combining resources, capabilities and information, to expand the scope and improve the efficiency and productivity of energy services. A new structure-function model of ESMs participants’ interaction has been developed. In addition, a new organizational mechanism is proposed to support the efficient functioning of the ESMs in the form of a cycle of continuous improvement of the energy services results. The practical significance of the study is to create a conceptual framework for the organization and functioning of ESMs, which allows to systemically assess the new opportunities for such markets in both developed and developing countries.

scholarly journals Consumption Uncertainty Reduction Among Sweet Potato Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 132-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fulgence Dominick Waryoba ◽  
Li Jing
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Caloric Intake ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Productivity Improvement ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Almost All

This study examines food production and consumption among smallholder sweet potato farmers in the selected districts of Tanzania, namely Kishapu and Mvomero. Inter-cropping is commonly practiced among smallholder farmers in the study area to shield against harvest failure due to unpredictable weather change. Crop productivity in the study area was low for almost all staples selected for the analysis, leading to low food consumption among smallholder farmers and their household members in the study area. Most smallholder farmers’ food consumption in the study area was below the minimum standard. Some households failed to provide three meals for their family members, including children, pregnant mothers, and lactating mothers. Some farmers could only afford one meal. The calorie intake analysis indicated that more than half of the households surveyed had less than minimum caloric intake in both the pre- and post-harvest period. Due to food consumption uncertainty, smallholder farmers hardly changed their consumption level as their income changed. Even though consumption was inelastic, consumption inequality closely followed income inequality among smallholder farmers in the study area. Food crop productivity improvement was vital in reducing food consumption uncertainty among smallholder farmers in the study area.

Liberal Religion, Artistic Autonomy, and the Culture of Secular Choral Societies

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-367
Author(s):  
DUNCAN VINSON
Keyword(s):  
New England ◽  
Choral Works ◽  
Religious Music ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Choral Singing ◽  
Liberal Religion ◽  
Faith Traditions ◽  
Choral Societies ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Liberal Christians

AbstractU.S. choral societies typically formalize themselves as secular organizations analogous to symphony orchestras and opera companies. Yet choral societies differ from symphonic or operatic organizations because almost all choruses depend on volunteer singers. Part of what attracts singers into choruses is a sometimes unacknowledged affinity between the religious traditions of liberal Christians and Jews and the culture of choral singing as practiced in formally secular choral societies. The liberal tradition in religion encourages a habitus toward music that might be called a “sense of liturgy”: The interpretation of musical works historically and collectively, rather than as didactic works addressed to an individual. Although many canonical choral works are Christian in content, liberal religion encourages distancing mechanisms that allow people from other faith traditions, or none at all, to engage with these works. In short, the posture of artistic autonomy often found within formally secular choral societies, in which there is no overt religious test for membership, owes part of its genesis to the religious habits of liberal Christians and Jews. The present article explores this affinity by drawing on ethnomusicological fieldwork among choral singers in New England, as well as published accounts of a 1996 controversy over the performance of religious music by a public school choir in Utah.

scholarly journals Tradisi Keagamaan Sebagai Bentuk Pelestarian Budaya Masyarakat Jawa Pada Masa Pandemi

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-118
Author(s):  
Dwi Susanto ◽  
Ainur Rosidah ◽  
Deivy Nur Setyowati ◽  
Guntur Sekti Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Cultural Preservation ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Normal Period

Petiken is one of the villages in Gresik Regency that still preserves religious traditions. In its implementation, this tradition is an annual routine. Religious traditions are still carried out by the community even during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to (1) find out the religious traditions in Petiken, Driyorejo, Gresik Villages before the COVID-19 and (2) know the religious traditions in Petiken Village, Driyorejo, Gresik as a form of cultural preservation of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection through interviews and observations. The results of this study were (1) religious traditions in Petiken Village, Driyorejo, Gresik before the COVID-19 were carried out normally, both annual traditions and weekly routines and (2) religious traditions in Petiken Village,the early days of the arrival of COVID-19 which made all traditions temporarily abolished, the PSBB period with the implementation of some traditions underwent a change, and a new normal period by re-implementing all traditions by complying with health protocols.

scholarly journals Awareness and Acceptance Of Genetic Modified Food (GMF) Among The Malaysian Consumers

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
Azlin A.M.Z ◽  
Baki R ◽  
Enio M.S.K ◽  
J. Ho Abdullah, S.
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Consumer Awareness ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Agricultural Research And Development ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Credible Source ◽  
Insight Into

The halal industry is growing vigorously to cater the Muslim consumers in Malaysia. The acceptance, awareness and perception towards the genetic modified food (GMF) is still insufficient to fulfil the Malaysian market and expectantly plays a major role in a long period. The purpose of this paper is to fill the knowledge gap to the study of GMF conducted in Malaysia. Qualitative data were collected via open-ended interview with four participants from various background namely Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) researcher, P3, P4 and P1 by using single case and different site. All interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed. Almost all participants familiar with the term genetic modified organism (GMO) or genetic modified food (GMF) which are two different entities but similar in biotechnology scope. Almost all participants were familiar with the term of genetic modified food.  Since most of the participants came out with the science and biotechnology background, they perceived the GMF product but some of them did not trust of these products for various reasons.  The participants agreed on the need for more information from a trusted and credible source that can easily access by the consumers. This study provides an in-depth insight into consumer’ awareness, perception and evaluation concerning the halalan toyyiban status of genetic modified food in Malaysia. The novelty of these finding could provide information for the biotechnology food industry to expand its market and develop its profitability and reliability to promo sustainable food production and consumption in the population.

scholarly journals PANDUAN AMAN “NEW NORMAL” MENGHADAPI PANDEMI COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 415
Author(s):  
M Nilzam Aly ◽  
Aprilia Nur'aini Rizma Outri ◽  
Ghina Rosyida ◽  
Aufa Hamidah ◽  
Annisa Septiana Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Service Program ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Normal Means ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Online Seminar

In the midst of ongoing pandemic and the start of New Normal, the community is required to comply with health protocols when doing their daily activities. This will changes almost all aspects and order in society so that adaptation is needed. Many people feel burdened because it will limit themselves to show off, to develop skills, and even limiting their income. Therefore, they refuse to follow protocols and assume New Normal means returning back to normal. Community perspective on the understanding of New Normal and how to adapt which is sometimes not appropriate will make it difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, we held a Community Service Program in the form of WEBINAR, online seminar education which is practical and doesn’t need to gather people crowds. This WEBINAR aims to revise people’s perspectives on New Normal and to give the correct adaptation methods. Moreover, this WEBINAR is also about ways to develop themselves and create innovations during this pandemic, given there are social, communication, and transportation restriction. The WEBINAR was held online using the Zoom meeting platform and was held on June 18th 2020 at 19.00 WIB with the speaker namely Ms. Ayu Tarantika Indreswari, S.Farm., Apt. The WEBINAR was attended by more than 100 participants from various cities and was dominated by teenagers. The goals of the following WEBINAR is increase the understanding and awareness of the community in implementing New Normal without limiting it to still look beautiful, stay healthy, and still earn a living. Of course, the correct adaptation of New Normal will help prevent the spread of COVID-19.abstrakDi tengah masa pandemi yang masih berlangsung dan dimulainya New Normal, masyarakat dituntut untuk tetap mematuhi protokol kesehatan dalam beraktivitas sehari-hari. Hal ini mengubah hampir sebagian aspek dan tatanan dalam masyarakat sehingga adaptasi sangat diperlukan. Banyak dari masyarakat yang merasa terbebani akan hal itu karena akan membatasi mereka dalam menampilkan diri, mengembangkan bakat, dan bahkan membatasi penghasilan mereka. Sehingga dengan berbagai alasan tersebut mereka menolak mengikuti protokol New Normal dan menganggap New Normal berarti kembali seperti normal. Perspektif masyarakat mengenai pengertian New Normal dan cara menerapkannya yang terkadang belum tepat akan menyulitkan upaya pencegahan penyebaran kasus COVID-19. Oleh karena itu, kami mengadakan program KKN berupa WEBINAR, seminar edukasi daring yang praktis tanpa harus mengumpulkan kerumunan orang di lapangan. WEBINAR ini bertujuan untuk meluruskan perspektif masyarakat mengenai New normal dan cara adaptasi yang benar. Selain itu, WEBINAR ini juga mengenai cara untuk mengembangkan diri dan menciptakan inovasi di masa pandemi, menghingat terdapat pembatasan sosial, komunikasi, dan transportasi. WEBINAR diadakan secara daring dengan menggunakan platform meeting Zoom dan dilaksanakan pda tanggal 18 Juni 2020 pukul 19.00 WIB dengan pemateri yaitu Kak Ayu Tarantika Indreswari., S.Farm., Apt. WEBINAR diikuti 118 peserta dari berbagai kota, dan didominasi oleh remaja. Diharapkan dengan adanya WEBINAR berikut, akan meningkatkan pemahaman dan kesadaran masyarakat dalam menerapkan New Normal tanpa membatasi untuk tetap tampil cantik, tetap sehat, dan tetap berinovasi. Tentunya, penerapan New Normal yang benar akan membantu mencegah penyebaran COVID-19.

Oil Dependence and Climate Change: Public Theology in Norway

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-210
Author(s):  
Kjetil Fretheim
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Public Theology ◽  
Petroleum Production ◽  
Root Cause ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Church ◽  
Cultural Role

Petroleum production and consumption are not only a source of wealth and welfare, but also a root cause of contemporary climate change. This article deals with the cultural role of petroleum in contemporary globalized societies and how public theology can address the relationship between oil and climate change. I will examine how the Church of Norway is responding to Norwegian petroleum production and climate change and how the church understands the cultural role of petroleum production. I also discuss the moral, political and ecological challenges that follow from petroleum production and consumption and the kind of policy measures the Church of Norway advocates in response to these challenges. Finally, I reflect on the implications of this specific example to the field of public theology.

Religious Parenting

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Smith ◽  
Bridget Ritz ◽  
Michael Rotolo
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Models ◽  
Social Classes ◽  
Traditional Religion ◽  
Religious Socialization ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Religious Professionals ◽  
Family Types ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Religious Transmission ◽  
Depth Interviews

How do American parents pass their religion on to their children? At a time of overall decline of traditional religion and an increased interest in personal “spirituality,” this book investigates the ways that parents transmit religious beliefs, values, and practices to their kids. We know that parents are the most important influence on their children's religious lives, yet parents have been virtually ignored in previous work on religious socialization. The book explores American parents' strategies, experiences, beliefs, and anxieties regarding religious transmission through hundreds of in-depth interviews that span religious traditions, social classes, and family types all around the country. Throughout we hear the voices of evangelical, Catholic, Mormon, mainline and black Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist parents and discover that, despite massive diversity, American parents share a nearly identical approach to socializing their children religiously. For almost all, religion is important for the foundation it provides for becoming one's best self on life's difficult journey. Religion is primarily a resource for navigating the challenges of this life, not preparing for an afterlife. Parents view it as their job, not religious professionals', to ground their children in life-enhancing religious values that provide resilience, morality, and a sense of purpose. Challenging longstanding sociological and anthropological assumptions about culture, the book demonstrates that parents of highly dissimilar backgrounds share the same “cultural models” when passing on religion to their children.

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