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The meaning of Fonisi' Ano Sangia Ceremony in Muna Lolibu People is related to God's Involvement in Human Life
Cornell Kasmin

Last modified: 2025-03-10

Abstract


 

Autor 1 : Cornelius Kasmin

Autor 2: F. Purwanto, SCJ

ABSTRACT

Nicaean Council was very important for the development of the Church. Nicaean Council emphase that Son dan Father  have the same essence. One think reflect is God involvement in human life. God involved in human life means that God cares for, supports and fulfills human needs. In this article, the outhor see how the Muna Lolibu people see God as involved in their lives, which is expressed through the ceremonies they perform. In this research, the author uses Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The author looks at how the Muna Lolibu people interpret the Fonisi' Ano Sangia ceremony as one of the important ceremonies in their lives. Fonisi’ Ano Sangia is a ceremony to seek guidance from Ompu or Kasemie-mie Ano regarding the situation that will be faced by Muna Lolibu people. This ceremony invites them to realize the closeness and dependence between humans and nature. This awareness encourages the them to protect and preserve the earth for the continuity of all creation. The research results show that humans are aware of the involvement of the Ompu/Kasemiae-mie ano in their lives. This awareness is raised through their awareness of always maintaining their relationship with nature. Protecting and preserving nature is one way of honer for Ompu/Kasemie-mie Ano.

 

 


Keywords


Fonisi' Ano Sangia, Nicaean Council, God's Involvement.