OICUMENE MOVEMENT IN DEVELOPING A SENSE OF SOLIDARITY IN THE 3rd PRECIOUS OF PANCASILA

CHAPTER 1

BACKGROUND

PRELIMINARY

          Indonesia is an independent country. A country that has been freed from foreign colonial rule. This independence is not as easy as we think it can be realized. It needs the struggle of warriors, heroes, politicians, even ordinary people. This struggle was carried out together with one goal, namely the independence of the Indonesian state. All these struggles have been outlined in the five precepts of Pancasila.

          Pancasila is a manifestation of the struggle of all Indonesian people, as well as ideals that must be continuously fought for. As good Indonesian people, all these ideals must be very well maintained, so that every generation of this nation can feel it. Therefore, it is also necessary to struggle to continue. Not a struggle against the invaders, but a war against ourselves, as Bung Karno once said.[1] The purpose of Bung Karno's expression is so that each of us as an independent nation can continue and realize these ideals.

          Unity of Indonesia, is the third point of Pancasila. Where the Pancasila points have the ideal that all Indonesian people can unite. A sense of solidarity is a social value that can support the realization of Indonesian Unity. Thus a sense of solidarity must be cultivated properly, so that every Indonesian people can feel unity and oneness. It is not easy, to cultivate a sense of solidarity, it is necessary to use the right methods, if you want to make it happen properly. In the struggle for Indonesian independence, the sense of solidarity itself has been clearly seen. Then the role of the Ecumenical movement in developing a sense of solidarity in the 3rd principle of Pancasila?

CHAPTER 2

THEORETICAL BASIS

1. Definition of Ecumenism

        KBBI defines ecumenical as a movement that aims to unite or regroup the world church and ultimately unite all Christians, while the ecumenical movement is a movement that is related to ecumenism or a movement that aims to realize and live its oneness in the world so that its basic nature can be lived and shown. clearly. Understanding of the realization of the ecumenical movement: First, the inter-denominational ecumenical movement, namely efforts to create unity only among Protestants. Second, the inter-Christian ecumenical movement, namely efforts to unite Protestant Christianity and Catholic Christianity. Third, the inter-religious ecumenical movement, namely efforts to unite all religions in the world. Oikumene is a term in Greek, 'oikos' which means: house, dwelling; while 'menein' means: stay or stay. Basically, the word Ecumenical has absolutely nothing to do with the church. Because what is meant by this Greek word is the inhabited world in a political sense. So the term Ecumenical actually came from the political atmosphere, then transferred to the church situation. Dr. W.H. Visser't Hufft lists several meanings of the word Ecumenism as found in history, namely Ecumenism is the entire inhabited world, the entire Roman empire and the relationships of several churches or Christians with different confessions and a desire for Christian unity. This oneness is used as the main goal of the Ecumenical movement [2].

2. The Foundation and Purpose of the Ecumenical Movement in Indonesia

          The ecumenical movement in Indonesia began with the formation of the Council of Churches in Indonesia (DGI) on May 25, 1950 in Jakarta at the conference for the establishment of the DGI on May 22-28, 1950 in Jakarta. DGI later changed its name to the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) since the General Assembly of the DGI in Ambon (1984) with the consideration that the "fellowship" reflects the inner and outer unity and is more ecclesiastical. The establishment of the PGI organization aims to realize the one Christian church in Indonesia. The significance of the ecumenical movement in Indonesia is due to the fact that the churches are often characterized by fights and divisions. It must be admitted that the issue of different theological views and ambitions has contributed to the split. The emergence of many denominations in the world and continues to Indonesia actually groups God's people and not infrequently one denomination feels more correct, better and worthy than other denominations. Therefore, it is necessary to find a solution to this situation through the ecumenical movement by looking at the greatest interests of all denominational interests, namely the mission of God being carried out with full responsibility by the churches. With the ecumenical movement, it is hoped that communication and interaction between God's people and denominations can leave their isolation behind. Thus the ecumenical ideal in Christianity is expected, that the denominations together build strong fellowship in one unit as the body of Christ without highlighting each other's dogma/doctrine. The prayer of the Lord Jesus written by John in John 17:21 "that they may all be one, just as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they may also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You are the One. has sent Me” is the basis of the church's ecumenical Bible. Jesus longs for Christians as the body of Christ to unite to be witnesses of Christ. In its development the ecumenical movement in Indonesia is also growing, after the PGI, local ecumenical organizations were born, including: the General Synod of the Churches of North/Central Sulawesi (SAG SULUTTENG); POUK (Christian Ecumenical Fellowship) in residential areas, companies where Christians from various churches. BK3 (Christian Activities Cooperation Agency); BKSAG (Agency for Inter-Church Cooperation). The Inter-Church Communication Forum and non-institutionalized forums are only meetings to discuss issues or other purposes. These forums grew out of the initiatives of local churches, whose members were not limited to member churches of the ecumenical union PGI [3].

Barriers to the Ecumenical Movement

          Why is God's congregation colored with divisions, so that God's people are scattered? The reasons for the occurrence of divisions among fellow believers, namely:

a. Concerning doctrine (Teaching)

Because different theological views, regardless of right or wrong theological views, are the basis of disputes that eventually disperse the church. The father of reformation, Marthi Luther, saw that the Church had gone very far from the Bible, so the ninety-five propositions hung on the door of the Church in Wittenberg, as the beginning of the reformation movement that resulted in Martin Luther and his followers flocking out of the Roman Catholic Church.

b. Regarding Emotional

Due to differing views, opinions, intentions, desires are not fulfilled and there are groups taking sides and each defending their group, so that it is not the truth that is defended, but the group. Because of this, it seems that inequalities and injustices occur in the church, so that it involves emotions. The beginning of the emotion was vented with groans in the back, but there was no good resolution so that there was a debate and at its climax there was a division within the body of the Church.

About Ambition

Ambitious people don't want to be under people and want to always be above people. If he did not achieve his goal, then he went out with some people and founded a new Church.

d. About Taste Sele

        There are people who do not like the atmosphere of the service which is rigid, full of formality, and then separates themselves. On the other hand, there are people who do not like the noisy atmosphere of the service with crying or emotional shouts, so leave the Church to enter another Church or separate themselves by establishing a new Church according to their will.

Regarding Non-Civil Truth

        Non-civil truths are truths that do not affect the beliefs they hold. For example, the issue of baptism is often debated endlessly. Division is not God's will, because God in the prayer offered in John 17, wants His followers to unite. Even though division is a human weakness, it is not God's will but God allows it. For this reason, churches that are broken up, still united in their respective forms, can develop and of course a good and ideal separation is in the context of developing or expanding from one church into two so on.

a. The Church Grows In Quantity

            The Acts of the Apostles shows the very drastic growth of the church, people who responded actively, had firm faith. The idea of ​​saying “added” to the church is mentioned over and over again as the church continues to grow in quantity. Those who received the Word of God gave themselves to be baptized and that day their number increased by about three thousand souls. While praising Allah and they are liked by all; daily the Lord added to their number those who were being saved (Acts 2:41-47). In the end, the church's growth in quantity went from adding to multiplying. “The word of God spread more and more, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased, and a great number of priests surrendered and believed” (Acts 6:7). Thus the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus is not neglected by carrying out His mandate He provides various ways to carry it out. Quantitative growth or number is a Biblical growth that occurred in the history of church growth starting from the time of the Apostles. In the book of Acts it is written that at first those who followed Christ and were called disciples of Jesus gathered in Jerusalem to await the descent of the Holy Spirit. From the Pentecost event, the disciples who later became apostles had the power to preach the gospel throughout the land. The apostles then boldly preached the gospel, as well as the other disciples at that time received the outpouring of the Holy Spirit with boldness in preaching the gospel. Multiplication and growth occurred after they received the Holy Spirit and dared to preach the gospel of Christ. Peter's sermon has shaken many people with power and courage from God, He conveyed the Work of Christ to the Jews so that on that day about three thousand people accepted themselves and were baptized. The role of the church is to invite people through witnessing, fellowship, pastoring and preaching the gospel. So that the number of followers of Christ increases and the preaching of the gospel has a great role both directly and through personal witness.

The Church Grows in Quality

          In the synoptic gospels the first disciples realize that they are united in a community that has been prepared by Jesus. In the context of the unity of authorship, it can be seen through Luke's efforts in the Gospel which tells the life and ministry of Jesus with the twelve disciples who always accompanied Him, where they witnessed for themselves what Jesus did and said. All prepare the disciples to be witnesses for the Kingdom of God and continue His ministry. The early church community that radiated patterns of behavior in community life after the descent of the Holy Spirit. Believers are united and all that is they belong together (2:44; 4:32). All activities in the community are carried out with a sense of responsibility in terms of social status being set aside and materially lacking. Then the Antioch church did the same to the Jerusalem church in greater need (Acts 11:27) an action which the apostle Paul no doubt suggested (1 Cor 16:1) as a means of demonstrating the pagans' care for their brothers and sisters. their Jewish brothers. Another pattern of behavior that is spontaneously developed is the process of worship together in the temple and love banquets in the homes of believers. The activities undertaken help bind believers into a fellowship and make them recognize their essential unity in Jesus Christ[5].

          One of the attitudes that is very clearly visible in Ecumenicalism is the attitude of solidarity, where this attitude unites and strengthens one member with other members so as to shape the realization of Ecumenism in general. Next we will discuss solidarity.

SOLIDARITY

          Solidarity is one of the important feelings in a community group. Everyone's solidarity is different. Solidarity can also be interpreted as "a sense of group / group feeling, namely a group of people who have a sense of unity, to show forms of social ties.[6]

Emile Durkheim divides two forms of solidarity, namely mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity. Organic solidarity is solidarity based on differences and high dependence. While mechanical solidarity is solidarity based on a high level of homogeneity (similarity of kind, type, or nature) in beliefs, sentiments, and so on.[7] Thus, the purpose of solidarity is to produce equality, a sense of interdependence, and the same experience, and is a binder of collective units (combined) such as families, communities, and groups.[8]

Solidarity principle:

· Must be born from the consciousness of every human person.

· Must be based on a truly pure movement.

· Must be born also from sensitivity and care

· Must include a sense of sacrifice and hope.

. Must aim to achieve justice

           Solidarity has the meaning of integration, level, and type of integration. Solidarity can be seen if it is shown by the community or group with people or their neighbors. It refers to community relations, social relations that people bind to one another. According to the KBBI, the word 'Solidarity' is the nature (feeling) of solidarity, the nature of one feeling (fate and so on) or it can also be interpreted as a feeling of loyalty to friends.[9]

 THE 3rd PRINCIPLE OF PANCASILA

          The third precept of Pancasila reads "Unity of Indonesia", the Indonesian state is known as a country that upholds the values ​​of national unity and integrity within the framework of nationalism. The strength of the value of unity and integrity can maintain the integrity of the nation by realizing a common identity concept for human groups. A truly independent nation was born from the awareness of its people about the importance of unity.

CHAPTER 3

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

1. The Role of the Ecumenical Movement in Indonesia

          The ecumenical movement in the international world has spread to the east, especially in Indonesia. Coupled with the presence of a delegation from Indonesia, namely Doctoral professor T.S.G Moella, SH. In the International Missionery Council II conference in 1928 in Jerusalem and the presence of other Church figures in international conferences, the desire and longing for God's congregation arose to unite the scattered churches in Indonesia. seen in positive responses to ecumenical efforts. Efforts to lead to unity in Indonesia have actually started when they were together in the field of evangelism with the formation of a missionary representative in 1906. Although the goal of missionary representation was not to lead to the unity of the Church, it must be acknowledged that the role of this body in supporting the ecumenical movement cannot be achieved. ignored. The formation of Christian organizations in the country is an important factor in the ecumenical movement. Within the organization was the Christelljke Studentenverebinging (Association of Christian Students) which was formed in 1926[10]. In order to realize the desire and longing to unite, concrete efforts were made that lead to the goal of church unity. From these efforts, ecumenical bodies were formed in Indonesia. These bodies must have mutual solidarity as a unit.

          After seeing the theoretical basis for the word "Oikumene" and the word "solidarity", we now come to the discussion. So, if we talk about Ecumenism, we must also talk about the Unity of the church, as the background of the establishment of Ecumenical Church. Because Ecumenism and the Unity of the Church have a close relationship. The main goal of the Ecumenical movement is the realization of the Unity of the Church.

          In the long history of the realization of the Unity of the Church in Indonesia, the notion of 'oneness' has also undergone various developments. This can be seen through the results of the general assembly and BPL PGI meetings that have been held. The form of unity that PGI has longed for and succeeded in establishing is a church with a common forum at the local, regional and national levels that can negotiate, make joint decisions; by having one profession of faith and a church order that applies to all; and every church accepts each other, acknowledges each other as the self-revelation of God's holy and universal church. However, this formulation of the unity of the church is felt to emphasize organization rather than unity in understanding or teaching.[11] Thus, the purpose of solidarity is to produce equality, a sense of interdependence, and the same experience, and is a binder of collective units (combined) such as families, communities, and groups.

CONCLUSION

          First, the Ecumenical movement has played an important role for the progress of the Indonesian state. Yes, although many people do not realize it. This movement plays a particular role in uniting the church with the church, the church with the government, and the church with the community.

          Second, in this unification process, the Ecumenical movement takes on a role that is unconsciously closely related to the 3rd principle of Pancasila, which contains the value of solidarity. The value of solidarity itself has existed since the Ecumenical movement began. The significant ecumenical movement in Indonesia has had a good impact on the development of the value of Solidarity. This is the role of the Ecumenical movement which is closely related to the value of Solidarity in the 3rd principle of Pancasila. Thus, this movement must continue to be carried out so that Pancasila as the noble value of the Indonesian nation is still felt and maintained from generation to generation.

          These are some of the conclusions that we can see from all the discussions that have been conveyed by the author regarding "ROLE OF THE OICUMENE MOVEMENT IN DEVELOPING A Sense of Solidarity in the 3rd Precepts of Pancasila."