This article is a socio-cultural reflection on the lives of religious people in Tana Poso based on an experience of mentoring the dialogue and joint learning activities of students of Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Gereja Kristen Sulawesi Tengah (STT GKST) Tentena and Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Al-Ikhlas Poso. One of the fundamental questions in religion is how to live together amidst the challenges of changes in society and the environment. We argue that the combination of religion and culture as a source of values for the order of life is important in efforts to live peacefully in diversity. This cultural reflection is based on the experience of life as a religious person and, at the same time, a cultured person in the local wisdom value of Sintuwu. The word Sintuwu is a term that is widely known and lived by various ethnic groups in Central Sulawesi. This word has the root word Tuwu which means life. Denotatively, its meaning is living together, and the meeting point of religion is the harmony of life.  

Traditions that have been carried out across generations often function as social glue. This paper describes the metinjakan which is part of the Tamblang Waluh Tradition. This study uses qualitative methods through observation and interviews to examine how violence, both physical and verbal, is institutionalized within a cultural framework as a mechanism for affirming masculine identity. The concept of incorporation of dominance and virility and violence in Pierre Bourdieu's Masculine Domination Theory is the basis for this research. The findings show that participation in this tradition requires young people to demonstrate physical strength as a form of honor and to gain social status. Violence in this context is seen as something natural and no longer questioned, because patriarchal norms have been internalized in the social structure of society. Consequently, acceptance of violence in the context of this tradition also opens up space for the legitimacy of other forms of violence outside of ritual practices. This study contributes to showing how tradition can become a medium for reproducing violence that is disguised in a cultural framework

The Political Funding Act serves as a crucial regulatory framework for managing campaign financing and ensuring transparency in political processes, with notable distinctions between Malaysia and Indonesia. This article employs doctrinal and comparative legal analysis to examine statutes, regulatory mechanisms, and enforcement practices in both countries. In Malaysia, the proposed Political Funding Act aims to address accountability and corruption by mandating strict disclosure of donations and expenditures, while Indonesia’s fragmented regulations result in inconsistent enforcement. The disparities highlight the importance of effective political finance regulation in fostering equitable participation for marginalized groups in the democratic process and lead to social justice issues.The study finds that legal clarity and enforcement capacity are key determinants of effective oversight. These findings have important implications for political science, illustrating how legal frameworks shape party system reform and electoral integrity in the Global South. For public policy, the analysis highlights the need for harmonized regulations and robust oversight to strengthen transparency and accountability in political funding. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on political integrity and legal institutionalism in emerging democracies, offering both theoretical insights for scholars and practical recommendations for policymakers seeking to strengthen party system regulation and electoral fairness.

This study analyzes PSM Makassar's success in winning the 2022–2023 Indonesian League 1 title using Pierre Bourdieu's social praxis theory framework. This study starts from a critical question: how do social structures, collective values, and power relations shape team performance in the professional football arena which is often influenced by resource inequality? . Using a qualitative case study-based approach with data collection through interviews, observations and document studies, this study examines the interaction between habitus, capital, and arena in shaping PSM's collective performance. The results of the study show that habitus—manifested in fighting spirit, hard work, team solidarity, and egalitarian culture—plays a role as the main foundation for PSM's success, beyond the limitations of physical infrastructure such as the absence of a main stadium. Capital, both tangible (facilities, logistics) and intangible (management credibility, coach experience, community support), strengthens the team's competitiveness in the competitive arena. This study offers a critical perspective on the sociology of sport by emphasizing the relationship between habitus and capital that can produce achievements in sports.

The book Energy Transition at a Crossroads: Between Elite Interests and Social Justice exposes the paradox of renewable energy transition in Indonesia, where projects claimed to support sustainability often led to social injustice and environmental degradation. Through thirteen investigative reports, the book highlights how hydropower, geothermal, and nickel industry developments—often associated with green energy—have resulted in displacement, loss of livelihoods, environmental pollution, and marginalization of local communities. This review emphasizes that while the energy transition aims to reduce carbon emissions, its implementation in Indonesia tends to benefit elites and corporations rather than affected communities. The book critiques the lack of transparency, limited public participation, and unequal distribution of benefits and burdens in national energy policies. At the same time, it offers just transition-based solutions to ensure a more inclusive and equitable shift to renewable energy. However, this review also notes that the book lacks a discussion on technical challenges and comparative perspectives on energy transitions in other countries. Thus, this review underscores that without more transparent, participatory, and inclusive policies, Indonesia’s energy transition risks becoming a new form of exploitation that contradicts sustainability principles.