Responses to 'Fitna' film

Tue, 04/08/2008 11:52 AM  |  Reader's Forum

Geert Wilders is a die-hard masochist who enjoys dispensing "Dutch treat".
NENNETH CHEN
Jakarta

Muslims only wonder why Wilders disrupts the quiet of others while he is never interrupted. I think he is just seeking fame for himself by sacrificing the peace. Congratulation, Wilders. See you in hell.
HM SABAR SS PRAYA
Jakarta

In fact the protests against the anti-Islam film have been going on not only at Jakarta's Dutch Embassy but also at the Dutch Consulate in Medan.

It is not a matter of maturity or immaturity of Indonesian Muslims, but the feeling of togetherness and brotherhood with Westerners, mainly Europeans, as a part of the global community that should be maintained.

The incorrect opinion on Islam must be buried to create a global life of harmony.
ABDUL RAHIM
Tangerang, Banten

The less violent protests against Fitna do not indicate the growing maturity of Indonesian Muslims. It indicates the growing faithless of them.
RIZWAN DARMAWAN
Bandung

Being a Muslim, I hate people who humiliate Islam without any knowledge about it. Fitna is mockery, reflecting the producer's madness for popularity.
SUYADI
Jambi

I'm a Christian and absolutely condemn Fitna as made based on like and dislike. I hope Muslim clerics still continue to give cool and fresh sermons (da'wah).
L.L. BIE
Purwodadi, Central Java

I think Fitna will hurt Muslims and it may spark conflicts.
SETYO DEWI UTARI
Bandung

The government bans Fitna, but Ahmadiyah followers in many areas like Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara and Kuningan, West Java, still get harassed even by officials of local governments.
RIKA
Jakarta

Until now, seven mosques belonging to Ahmadiyah Muslims, located in Kuningan, West Java, are still closed by the local government, claiming for the sake of safety.

It is ridiculous. While the government and Muslims in this country condemn the film Fitna, they still allow violence against Ahmadiyah followers.
GUNAWAN AHMAD
Tangerang

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Zachry (not verified) — Sun, 04/13/2008 - 5:35pm

I agree with Mr. Murtado's opinion. The harsh reaction by moslem over the documentary film made by Mr Geert only confirms the immaturity and self righteousness of Moslem people. Instead of react with verification and reflection they go berserk condemning, accussing, and declaring war against the film maker. It's very typical and pathetic. It only shows how hateful and violent Moslem are gainst others who try to be critical of Islam. After all, isn't it through critism that we can learn and improve ourselves? They need to grow up and get past their childishness and start putting things in perspective.

The Reader (not verified) — Thu, 04/10/2008 - 7:27am

In response to Mr. Murtado - we're not worried about Mr. Wilders, we're simply expressing our reaction. For every action there's reaction and we're just human beings. And why do you think we should condemned all the imams in the middle-East? Do you even know what they're preaching? You should do more research and study before making a statement.

Murtado (not verified) — Tue, 04/08/2008 - 9:09pm

If islam is the greatest religion why worry about that nobody Geert Wilders? After all he was just compiling documentaries from devout imams preaching in mid east, muslims should condemn those imams rather than Geert. Banning "fitna" to avoid violence by muslims will only confirm islam is violent.

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