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DESACRALIZATION OF MARRIAGE AS A RELIGIOUS RITUAL IN SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
Abstract
Marriage is a religious ritual that a man and a woman should perform.
However, with time, there has been a desacralization of marriage that has led to
the loss of sacred values, particularly through the practice of same-sex marriage.
The legality of homosexual marriage or same-sex marriage has sparked debates in
various countries, resulting in conflicts regarding the changing meanings of
traditional marriage and the essence of family. This phenomenon is also related to
the ongoing secularization, which poses a significant issue for the rapidly evolving
Islamic civilization.
This study aims to identify and understand the perspectives of various
religions regarding same-sex marriage and to analyze the forms of desacralization
occurring in marriage as a religious ritual due to the practice of same-sex marriage.
This research employs a qualitative approach using descriptive methods to
examine the views of different religions on same-sex marriage and analytical
methods to analyze the forms of desacralization it produces. The approach used is
Theological Normative approach, based on the holy scriptures of various religions
related to the sacredness of marriage. Data were collected through literature
studies from relevant books and journals, as well as holy scriptures.
The results of the study indicate that various religions agree that marriage
is a religious ritual between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriage is considered
to alter the sacred meaning of marriage and does not align with the teachings of
the holy scriptures, undermining the traditional family values that consist of one
man and one woman, which are deemed essential for the continuation of
generations. Same-sex marriage is viewed as a form of secularization, where the
participants seek to legalize this practice to fulfill the rights of homosexuals, often
disregarding religious teachings that contradict their desires.
The author hopes that this work can make a significant contribution both
academically and practically, especially in preventing the growth of same-sex
marriage practices or practices that lead to the legalization of such. The researcher
hopes that future researchers can use this study as a scientific reference and find
inspiration for their investigations into the practice of same-sex marriage.
Publication Details
InstitutionUniversitas Darussalam Gontor
DepartmentComparative Study of Religions
KeywordsReligion, Ritual, Sacred, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
Item ID6047
Deposited27 Feb 2025 10:21