Unlocking Opportunities In Shaping Gen Z’s Decision Making Based On Moral And Religious Values:

A Perspectif From Søren Aabye Kierkegaard

Abstract

Gen Z has several shortcomings and advantages if not addressed properly can cause problems. This study aims to find simple ways to help Gen Z in making decisions that will always be associated with moral values ​​and faith in the three stages of human existence according to Søren Aabye Kierkegaard. This study uses a qualitative method by looking at written data, describing and concluding to gain additional insights. The study shows that instilling moral values ​​and faith in oneself is very important, involving collaboration between family, education, religion, society and the state.  Its implementation requires exemplary behavior and consistency from the relevant parties.  Kierkegaard said that humans make their existential leaps in three stages, namely: aesthetic, ethical and religious. The aesthetic stage ignores moral and religious values ​​because it focuses on self-satisfaction. The ethical stage accepts and carries out moral or legal demands and remains steadfast even though life is at stake. The religious stage does what God commands even though it is contrary to moral or legal values. Gen Z must be given the opportunity to make important decisions in life so that those decisions are not at the aesthetic stage but at the ethical and even religious stage. There are not much researches related to the strengths or weaknesses of Gen Z in maintaining moral values ​​and faith. Through more up-to-date approach patterns and personal experiences, Gen Z will make an “existential leap” to the ethical and even religious stage.