Ethical perspectives on the Manguni bird: Integrating nature, humanity, and divine connection
The Manguni bird plays a central role in the cosmology of the Minahasa people as a symbol of nature, society and spirituality. In Minahasa tradition, the Manguni is not only regarded as a natural sign that provides clues about the good or bad nature of an event but also as a divine intermediary that...
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| description | The Manguni bird plays a central role in the cosmology of the Minahasa people as a symbol of nature, society and spirituality. In Minahasa tradition, the Manguni is not only regarded as a natural sign that provides clues about the good or bad nature of an event but also as a divine intermediary that brings messages from God (Opo Empung). Furthermore, Manguni serves as a social symbol that strengthens the cohesion of the Minahasa community, connecting humans, nature and God in spiritual harmony. This article discusses the role of Manguni in three aspects: as an ecological sign reflecting harmony with the environment, as a social bond representing the collective identity of Minahasa and as a medium that communicates divine messages. The article also highlights the importance of integrating ecology into contextual Christian theology, especially in regions rich in local cultural traditions.
Contribution: This study seeks to formulate a new approach that accommodates the relevance of local spirituality and ecological theology, with Manguni as a key symbol in the relationship between humans, nature and God. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-25bb729e663a4286b11e5f4b6fd163f02025-02-11T13:23:34ZafrAOSISHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies0259-94222072-80502025-02-01811e1e610.4102/hts.v81i1.102976087Ethical perspectives on the Manguni bird: Integrating nature, humanity, and divine connectionRencan C. Marbun0Faculty of Theology, Institut Agama Kristen Negri Tarutung, TarutungThe Manguni bird plays a central role in the cosmology of the Minahasa people as a symbol of nature, society and spirituality. In Minahasa tradition, the Manguni is not only regarded as a natural sign that provides clues about the good or bad nature of an event but also as a divine intermediary that brings messages from God (Opo Empung). Furthermore, Manguni serves as a social symbol that strengthens the cohesion of the Minahasa community, connecting humans, nature and God in spiritual harmony. This article discusses the role of Manguni in three aspects: as an ecological sign reflecting harmony with the environment, as a social bond representing the collective identity of Minahasa and as a medium that communicates divine messages. The article also highlights the importance of integrating ecology into contextual Christian theology, especially in regions rich in local cultural traditions. Contribution: This study seeks to formulate a new approach that accommodates the relevance of local spirituality and ecological theology, with Manguni as a key symbol in the relationship between humans, nature and God.https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/10297manguni birdminahasaecologycontextual theologysocial cohesion. |
| spellingShingle | Rencan C. Marbun Ethical perspectives on the Manguni bird: Integrating nature, humanity, and divine connection HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies manguni bird minahasa ecology contextual theology social cohesion. |
| title | Ethical perspectives on the Manguni bird: Integrating nature, humanity, and divine connection |
| title_full | Ethical perspectives on the Manguni bird: Integrating nature, humanity, and divine connection |
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| title_short | Ethical perspectives on the Manguni bird: Integrating nature, humanity, and divine connection |
| title_sort | ethical perspectives on the manguni bird integrating nature humanity and divine connection |
| topic | manguni bird minahasa ecology contextual theology social cohesion. |
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