Justin Wejak

Finding common ground for religion, politics and culture

Justin Wejak

Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website  |  2021

It is time for Islamic scholars, philosophers and theologians to play a more proactive role in revising Sharia law in Aceh

A reflection on language and identity in Indonesia

Justin Wejak

Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website  |  2021

I grew up in a linguistically homogenic village on the small island of Lembata in the Lesser Sunda region of Indonesia. Everyone i..

Can a papal visit bring peace to restive Papua?

Justin Wejak

Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website  |  2021

Archbishop Mandagi's request for a papal visit reflects the local Church's sense of powerlessness in promoting peace and justice

Is critical thinking a threat to Catholicism in Indonesia?

Justin Wejak

Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website  |  2021

The controversy over a priest's same-sex marriage comments highlights the need for logical thinking in the Church

A call for religious reform

Justin Wejak

Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website  |  2021

Marx's interpretation of religion should challenge us to strengthen our faith in the goodness of God, humanity and nature

A reflection on clerical dominance in Indonesia

Justin Wejak

Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website  |  2021

The modern Church seems to have lost the very important dimensions of spirituality and sacredness

Same-sex marriage a hot topic in Indonesia

Justin Wejak

Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website  |  2021

Controversy over a priest's comments about the likelihood of same-sex marriage being accepted by the Church should be seen as posi..

Indonesian president follows Pope John Paul II's lead

Justin Wejak

Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website  |  2021

Jokowi is always there with the message — solidarity and hope — that people are not alone in their struggles for life

Corruption in Timor-Leste a challenge to Catholicism

Justin Wejak

Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website  |  2021

The Church must use its institutional power to weave a narrative that corruption is worse than sin.

The supernatural understanding of volcanic eruptions

Justin Wejak

Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website  |  2021

Indonesian villagers believe eruptions happen when mountain spirits are angry with the exploitative behavior of humankind