Digital Nomad, Tagar #KaburAjaDulu, dan Teologi Vokasional: Analisis Sosio-Retorika 1 Korintus 7:17-24
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46929/cmx53v03Keywords:
digital nomad; pauline theology; socio-rhetoric; tagar #kaburajadulu; vocational calling; panggilan vokasional; sosio-retorika; teologi paulusAbstract
This study examines the relevance of Paul’s vocational theology in 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 to Indonesia’s digital nomad phenomenon and the Tagar #KaburAjaDulu movement (2024-2025) through a triangulation of Ben Witherington III’s socio-rhetorical analysis, Walter C. Kaiser’s exegetical hermeneutics, and media discourse analysis. Findings reveal that Paul’s principle of “remaining in one’s calling” (μείνατω ἐν τῇ κλήσει) provides an ethical framework for addressing youth exodus driven by socio-political pressures while critiquing escapism. The text emphasizes the paradox of Christian freedom that enables internal transformation without altering external status, yet allows situational adaptation for effective service. This research fills academic gaps by integrating theological, sociological, and media analyses and offers practical recommendations for churches to equip youth with biblical vocational discernment.
Abstrak
Penelitian ini menganalisis relevansi teologi vokasional Rasul Paulus dalam 1 Korintus 7:17-24 terhadap fenomena digital nomad dan gerakan #KaburAjaDulu di Indonesia (2024-2025) melalui triangulasi metode sosio-retorika Ben Witherington III, hermeneutika eksegetis Walter C. Kaiser, dan analisis tematis media. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa prinsip "tinggal dalam panggilan" (μείνατω ἐν τῇ κλήσει) yang Paulus tawarkan menawarkan kerangka etis untuk menanggapi eksodus generasi muda dari tekanan sosio-politik, sembari mengkritik mentalitas escapism. Teks ini menekankan paradoks kebebasan dalam Kristus yang memampukan transformasi internal tanpa mengubah status eksternal, sekaligus membuka ruang perubahan ketika ada kesempatan melayani Tuhan. Penelitian ini mengisi kesenjangan akademis dengan mengintegrasikan analisis teologis, sosiologis, dan media, serta memberikan rekomendasi praktis bagi gereja untuk membina generasi muda dalam menghadapi tantangan vokasional era digital.
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