Participation Mystique: A Theological Perspective in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

The phenomenon of dehumanization and destruction of the universe is a major crisis that challenges all aspects of life, especially the moral and ethical aspect of today's global society. This crisis motivates the citizens of the world to rethink the way people view the image of God and the universe. The divinity paradigm described by the Abrahamic religions is supernatural transcendent, as if it is far removed from the universe. The paradigm of anthropocentrism, which places man as the center in the order of the universe, considers man as the ruler of the universe, perceives man as the conqueror of the universe, and therefore treats the universe as a commodity. The divinity and humanity depicted are correlated with the phenomenon of dehumanization and destruction of the natural environment. The purpose of this research is to strengthen the new perspective of the global community today on the universe and the resources that exist in it. The eco-philosophical or eco-spiritual perspective strengthens the global community to rediscover the underlying spiritual religious values and colour the way of thinking, behaving, and behaving significantly in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The essence is to achieve the harmony of the sustainability of human development, and in the same phase, maintain the integrity of the sustainability of the entities of the universe and the resources in it. This study uses a phenomenological method to analyze the phenomenon or concept of religious mentality in a global society. Contribute positively to the new paradigm of the phenomenon of the presence of the divinity in earthly phenomena, which is the spiritual religious basis in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study uses the theoretical framework of participation mystique and collective representation as the basis for writing.