Nathanael, Author at Nathanael Gratias Sumaktoyo's Blog

Manusia di Negeriku

Posted on September 17, 2016May 6, 2022 by Nathanael

Kata kakek, manusia itu kodrat. Bukan gelar. Tidak bisa diberikan. Tidak bisa diambil. Tapi aku bingung. Kenapa di negeriku. Makin sedikit manusia yang dianggap manusia.

What is in a Name?

Posted on August 6, 2016May 6, 2022 by Nathanael

Islamic terrorism or just terrorism? What’s in a name?

Ahok and Our Party System

Posted on May 14, 2016May 6, 2022 by Nathanael

The strength and popularity of Ahok showcases how weak and unpopular political parties are. And that needs fixing.

This is ‘Muricaaa!

Posted on July 25, 2015May 6, 2022 by Nathanael

Meskipun dinobatkan sebagai negara dengan tingkat kematian oleh senjata api tertinggi, Paman Sam sepertinya gak pernah belajar dan tetap hardcore dalam pendirian guns for all-nya. Kenapa? Karena… This is ‘Muricaaa!

Membenahi Partai dengan Subsidi

Posted on July 24, 2015May 6, 2022 by Nathanael

Partai politik memang identik dengan korupsi. Tapi untuk membenahinya, kita justru perlu memberi subsidi.

Blasphemy and Freedom of Speech

Posted on January 12, 2015May 6, 2022 by Nathanael

Anyone planning to ban blasphemy must think about who should be given the authority to decide what is blasphemous and what is not. Social constructs, including blasphemy, are in the eye of the beholder.

Author: Nathanael