CHRISTIANS RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOR OF KUPANG CITY
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Religious behavior reflects how individuals internalize and express their faith in daily life. Actions that do not align with established religious values may be considered deviant, although such classification requires clear academic boundaries, especially when influenced by cultural practices and local belief systems. This study examines the profile of deviant religious behavior among Christians in Kupang City, defining it as practices that are not fully aligned with Christian teachings and may be influenced by other spiritual or cultural traditions, including syncretism. Using a quantitative survey method, data were collected from 215 respondents through an online questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive statistics. The findings show that deviant religious behavior is generally low, with a mean score of 29.80. Among generational groups, Generation Z exhibits the lowest level of deviation, followed by Generation X, Baby Boomers, and Generation Y. Overall, Christians in Kupang tend to maintain religious practices consistent with dominant norms, despite cultural diversity. The study underscores the need to strengthen religious understanding and further explore the interaction between faith and local culture
Keyword: generation; Christianity; deviant religious behavior; syncretism
Perilaku religius mencerminkan bagaimana individu menginternalisasi dan mengekspresikan iman mereka dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Tindakan yang tidak sejalan dengan nilai-nilai agama yang mapan dapat dianggap menyimpang, meskipun klasifikasi tersebut membutuhkan batasan akademik yang jelas, terutama ketika dipengaruhi oleh praktik budaya dan sistem kepercayaan lokal. Penelitian ini meneliti profil perilaku keagamaan yang menyimpang di kalangan orang Kristen di Kota Kupang, mendefinisikannya sebagai praktik yang tidak sepenuhnya selaras dengan ajaran Kristen dan mungkin dipengaruhi oleh tradisi spiritual atau budaya lainnya, termasuk sinkretisme. Dengan menggunakan metode survei kuantitatif, data dikumpulkan dari 215 responden melalui kuesioner online dan dianalisis dengan statistik deskriptif. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa perilaku religius menyimpang umumnya rendah, dengan skor rata-rata 29,80. Di antara kelompok generasi, Generasi Z menunjukkan tingkat penyimpangan terendah, diikuti oleh Generasi X, Baby Boomers, dan Generasi Y. Secara keseluruhan, orang Kristen di Kupang cenderung mempertahankan praktik keagamaan yang konsisten dengan norma-norma dominan, terlepas dari keragaman budaya. Studi ini menggarisbawahi perlunya memperkuat pemahaman agama dan mengeksplorasi lebih lanjut interaksi antara iman dan budaya lokal.
Kata kunci:; generasi; Kekristenan; perilaku keagamaan yang menyimpang; sinkretisme
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