Solidarity as a New Creation
An Ethical-Participatory Study of the Church's Obligation to Support “Israel” based on Galatians 6:15-16
Keywords:
Church, Cosmic Encounter Space, Ethical-Participatory, Israel, SolidarityAbstract
Israel's invasion on Palestine has sparked a variety of responses from the world society, including in Indonesia. One of the most prominent responses is the action to boycott certain products that are believed to be providing capital to Israel in the invasion. Most people believe that a war that denies humanity is wrong. However, there is a dilemma in responding to this global issue, especially when confronted with Israel's biblical promise of reconciliation. This article will explore the solidarity of the cosmic encounter space, which encompasses all of creation including Israel and the church. The text of Galatians 6:15-16 is also examined to reveal who is meant by the Israel of God and how it relates to the idea of a new creation. Finally, the idea of ethical-participatory is used to emphasize the solidarity that should be done as a cosmic encounter space in addressing this global issue. The church and Israel have a bond as the people of God, but humanity still has a special place in this connection.
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