Spiritualism Has Transformed into Materialism
Author: Jacob Ereste
Freelance Journalist
To build a movement to awaken spiritual awareness and understanding, we cannot wait for economic conditions to improve. Nor can it be done after the political situation and conditions are healthy, devoid of deceit and trickery, such as the lust for rent-seeking imports, or the deceitful and deceptive behavior of our businesses, such as the legal and judicial mafia in Indonesia, which appears orderly, polite, and very healthy, with no more collusion with justice that always uses the name of God. Because all this corruption arises from corrupt ethics, morals, and ethics, resulting from neglecting to be nurtured by spiritual practices, to the point of neglecting to even look to God for a moment.
The cynicism of observers of Indonesian state administration has been loud in saying that people in Indonesia are increasingly embracing the ideology of Almighty Finance. This is due to the belief and conviction that with money, one can do anything one wishes and desires, including obtaining important positions in political parties and government or high-ranking state institutions. “In short: hepeng mangatur nagaron bah!” said Ucok with a tired expression after the demonstration at the Arjuna Wiwaha Horse Statue, which had been walled off to prevent it from reaching the state palace.
In fact, he said the voice of the people is the voice of God, which must be heard and heeded. Therefore, starting today, discourse is growing that demonstrations and protests will be stopped and no longer necessary. Because public officials refuse to listen to the cries of the people’s conscience. Everyone seems to agree to wave goodbye to demonstrations and protests. Because all expressions and voices of the people’s conscience are unnecessary as aspirations and inspiration for the officials concerned to improve themselves in order to carry out the governance mandated by the people.
The main deity has changed the cultural trend of Eastern tribes from spiritualism to materialism. Money politics, bribery to advance in rank and office, and even school admissions are fought for the highest price in the name of educational contributions under what are considered realistic reasons. This is especially true for obtaining jobs as civil servants, military personnel, or the Indonesian National Police.
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Therefore, starting today, the voice of the people no longer needs to be shouted. Because the voice of the people is no longer believed to be the voice of God. Perhaps even God himself is no longer considered to exist. Thus, houses of worship are seen as mere resting places to unwind after a day of chasing wealth and becoming the most proud mountain of worship. Thus, materialism has officially replaced spiritualism.
And the people are starting to consider charging fees for all actions and demonstrations, which actually provide information, ideas, and suggestions for improving themselves and their circumstances, preventing them from worsening and causing misery to many. So, starting today, actions and demonstrations are entering a paid period. There will no longer be free actions and demonstrations. Because ideas, concepts, and proposals for improvement have become expensive commodities, like basic necessities and other necessities, whose prices continue to soar and skyrocket.**
Tangerang, November 6, 2025
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