Manggaraian Marriage in Legal Dualism Reconciling Customary Law and Church Doctrine

TOLO, PAULUS and MAKU, Hendrikus and AMPUR, Afrianus and EDU, Ambros Leonangung Manggaraian Marriage in Legal Dualism Reconciling Customary Law and Church Doctrine. JURNAL MULTIDISIPLIN MADANI(MUDIMA). ISSN 2808-5639 (Online)

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Abstract

Every culture has a customary legal system designed to maintain social order, preserve traditions, and strengthen communal identity. In Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), customary values and traditions are passed down through generations, including in traditional marriage practices. However, these local marriage customs often conflict with the regulations of the Catholic Church, particularly the Code of Canon Law (KHK), which serves as a guiding framework for the majority of the Manggaraian people. This study aims to explore the reciprocal relationship between the Code of Canon Law and customary law in Manggaraian marriage practices and how both can contribute to fostering harmonious family life. A qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing data collection techniques such as literature review, document analysis, and field observations. The findings indicate that both customary law and the Code of Canon Law play significant roles in shaping a prosperous family institution. However, substantial differences between the two legal systems often create tensions in practice. This research seeks to offer a conceptual framework for harmonizing religious and cultural perspectives through open dialogue between Church authorities and customary leaders.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Marriage, Canon Law, Manggaraian Costumary Law
Subjects: 300 – Ilmu Sosial > 390 Adat istiadat, etiket, dan cerita rakyat > 392 Adat istiadat setempat
Divisions: 75201 Ilmu Filsafat
Depositing User: Mr Hendrikus Maku
Date Deposited: 17 Mar 2026 05:36
Last Modified: 17 Mar 2026 05:36
URI: http://repository.iftkledalero.ac.id/id/eprint/3965

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