Gereja dan Kohesi Sosial: Eklesiologi Profetik dalam Masyarakat Plural dan Terpolarisasi
Abstract
This article analyzes the role of the church as a catalyst for social cohesion through prophetic ecclesiology in a pluralistic, polarized society. The study employs a qualitative approach through a literature review that integrates systematic theology and contemporary social analysis. The results of the study show that a holistic soteriology that integrates spiritual and social dimensions is the foundation of prophetic ecclesiology. Social fragmentation is understood as a manifestation of ruptura communionis, which demands a serious theological response. Prophesy-based ecclesiology is formulated through five constitutive characteristics: prophetic criticism, solidarity with the oppressed, constructive vision formulation, intergroup dialogue, and contextual responsiveness. The article offers a practical implementation model through community-based, faith-based social movements, interfaith alliances, and prophetic teaching. Despite facing substantive obstacles, the prospect of the church as an agent of social change remains open through commitment to long-term transformation and ongoing learning.
Abstrak
Artikel ini menganalisis peran gereja sebagai katalis kohesi sosial melalui eklesiologi profetik dalam konteks masyarakat plural yang terpolarisasi. Kajian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi pustaka yang menggabungkan teologi sistematika dan analisis sosial kontemporer. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa soteriologi holistik yang mengintegrasikan dimensi spiritual dan sosial merupakan fondasi bagi eklesiologi profetik. Fragmentasi sosial dipahami sebagai manifestasi ruptura communionis yang menuntut respons teologis yang serius. Eklesiologi profetik dirumuskan melalui lima karakteristik konstitutif, yakni kritik profetik, solidaritas dengan kaum tertindas, perumusan visi yang konstruktif, dialog lintas kelompok, dan responsivitas kontekstual. Artikel ini menawarkan model implementasi yang praktis melalui komunitas berbasis, gerakan sosial berbasis iman, aliansi lintas agama, dan pengajaran profetik. Meskipun menghadapi hambatan substantif, prospek gereja sebagai agen perubahan sosial tetap terbuka melalui komitmen terhadap transformasi jangka panjang dan pembelajaran berkelanjutan.
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