Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Self-defense is still a matter of debate among Christians, some agree and some disagree. This is because there are no references to Bible verses that directly explain this. Including the lack of studies on self-defense from a Christian perspective. This research wants to find out how Christians view self-defense. In it, are Christians allowed to participate in martial arts, be allowed to become martial arts trainers, and give tithes from their work as martial arts trainers? The research was conducted using qualitative methods, which collected data by interviewing Christians. As a result of the research, the informants were of the opinion that self-defense can be practiced by Christians as long as there is no mystical element. Christians may become martial arts trainers, and may tithe the proceeds of their work as martial arts trainers.
Authors: Rudi Kurosawa, Iskak Sugiyarto
Institution: Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Sangkakala
Language: English
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4407072620