Research Article

The Belief System of Christianity and Tribal Religion in Hukurila’s Ritual

Authors

  • Karisma Erikson Tarigan Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
  • Margaret Stevani Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the belief system between Christianity and Tribal religion in Hukurila’s ritual. The data descriptions were based on the Washing Country as a physical act of traditional rituals and combined with their beliefs as Christians. The object of this research was the Hukurila community, South Leitimur District, Ambon City, especially in the practice of washing the country ritual. This study used hermeneutic analysis as the text result was positioned as an ontology fact. Furthermore, the text was an ontological fact by objectifying its structure to look at forms in community values. The results showed that the Washing country not only taught about the role of ancestors in the history of the children of the Hukurila country but also revealed critical reasoning that highlighted the role of humans in nature conservation. The Washing Country promoted environmental preservation as a part of social piety.

Article information

Journal

International Journal of Cultural and Religious Studies

Volume (Issue)

1 (1)

Pages

24-32

Published

2021-10-22

How to Cite

Tarigan, K. E., & Stevani, M. (2021). The Belief System of Christianity and Tribal Religion in Hukurila’s Ritual. International Journal of Cultural and Religious Studies, 1(1), 24–32. https://doi.org/10.32996/ijcrs.2021.1.1.4

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Keywords:

Christianity, Tribal Religion, The Washing Country, Hukurila's ritual