KETIKA SAMPAH MENJADI DOSA: STUDI MORAL DAN SPIRITUAL MASALAH LINGKUNGAN DI INDONESIA

Abstract

Waste is a serious challenge in Indonesia, with widespread impacts on the environment, public health, and sustainability. However, the waste crisis is not only a technical problem or weak management policies, but also a manifestation of a moral and spiritual crisis. This research aims to analyze the waste problem in Indonesia as a matter of sin and moral violation from the perspective of major religions embraced by the Indonesian people. The research uses a qualitative literature approach with empirical data from KLHK and UNEP, as well as a review of the teachings of Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. The results show that littering behavior and consumptive lifestyles are violations of moral, spiritual and ecological responsibility values. In Islam, these actions include fasad fi al-ardh (destruction of the earth) which is forbidden. . Christianity highlights stewardship as a duty to care for the planet. Hinduism advocates for dharma and the reverence of nature, Buddhism highlights ahimsa (non-violence), while Confucianism promotes the balance of Tian, earth, and humanity. Consequently, addressing the waste issue in Indonesia must focus on moral and spiritual changes, along with enhancing policies and technical management, to achieve sustainable ecological practices in the future