RE-Interpretasi Teologis Mangido Pasu-Pasu Dari Tulang Dalam Ritus Pernikahan Di Desa Huta Manik Kec. Sumbul

Abstract

The aim of this research focuses on the issue of how to understand and interpret Mangido pasu-pasu's theological RE-interpretation of bones in wedding rites in Huta Manik village. The research method used is Qualitative Descriptive research, and Contextual theology method using a Synthesis approach model where theology is built on the basis of one's own cultural perspective and the culture of others. The data collection technique for this research is using semi-structured interviews and documentation in the form of pictures. Based on the results of research conducted by the author, in the context of this research, the theological Re-Interpretation of Mangido Pasu-pasu includes a re-examination of the meaning and theological values ​​contained in this practice, with a new and in-depth perspective or interpretation. This research focuses on the problem of the meaning of the Mangido Pasu-pasu tradition where Toba Batak people still think that Pasu-pasu Tulang is equivalent to God's Pasu-pasu, and Toba Batak people also think that Tulang is God's representative.