Berteologi dengan Pohon Mayang
(Suatu Kajian Teologi Ekonomi terhadap Pemanfaatan Pohon Mayang di Jemaat GPM Akoon, Maluku)
Keywords:
Economic Theology, Sugar Palm, Church Empowerment, Community WelfareAbstract
This article examines the utilization of the sugar palm (Arenga pinnata), locally known as pohon mayang, from the perspective of economic theology within the context of Jemaat GPM Akoon, Maluku. The study aims to explore the economic and social benefits of the sugar palm for congregational welfare and to formulate a theological reflection on its utilization as part of Christian stewardship. Using a qualitative research method, data were collected through interviews, observation, and literature review. The findings indicate that the sugar palm holds significant economic potential. However, its utilization has predominantly focused on the production of sopi, which carries social and ethical risks. From an economic-theological perspective, the church is called to encourage responsible, just, and sustainable management of natural resources. This study concludes that diversifying the utilization of the sugar palm and strengthening the role of the church as a facilitator of community empowerment can enhance congregational welfare while remaining faithful to Christian ethical values.
Keywords: economic theology; sugar palm; church empowerment; community welfare
Abstrak
Artikel ini mengkaji pemanfaatan pohon mayang (Arenga pinnata) dalam perspektif teologi ekonomi di Jemaat GPM Akoon, Maluku. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan manfaat pohon mayang bagi kesejahteraan jemaat, menganalisis dampak ekonomi dan sosial dari pemanfaatannya, serta merumuskan refleksi teologi ekonomi atas praktik tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, observasi, dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pohon mayang memiliki potensi ekonomi yang besar, tapi pemanfaatannya masih didominasi oleh produksi sopi yang berisiko menimbulkan persoalan sosial dan etis. Dalam perspektif teologi ekonomi, gereja dipanggil untuk mendorong pengelolaan sumber daya alam yang adil, bertanggung jawab, dan berkelanjutan. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa diversifikasi pemanfaatan pohon mayang, serta penguatan peran gereja sebagai fasilitator pemberdayaan umat dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan jemaat, sekaligus mewujudkan nilai-nilai etika Kristen.
Kata Kunci: teologi ekonomi; pohon mayang; pemberdayaan gereja; kesejahteraan jemaat
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