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National 6 years ago
'No one should be self-righteous': Jokowi emphasizes democracy, tolerance in annual address
“Democracy guarantees freedom, but it is only for freedom that respects other people’s rights. No one should be self-righteous and blame others. No one should think of themselves as the most religious,” President Jokowi has said.
People 6 years ago
Backing anti-racism protests, renowned intellectuals lament intolerance 'on all sides'
More than 150 world renowned academics, writers and artists signed a letter published on Tuesday expressing support for global anti-racism protests while lamenting an "intolerant climate that has set in on all sides".
National 6 years ago
'It makes us uncomfortable': Governor wants Bible in Minang language taken down from store
“The application contradicts Minangkabau culture with its philosophy of Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah [culture is based on sharia, sharia is based on Quran],” Irwan wrote in the letter.
National 6 years ago
Tasikmalaya authorities urged to revoke discriminatory decree against Ahmadiyah
Usman criticized the authorities’ argument that the ban aimed to prevent unrest. He stressed that it was the local administration’s responsibility to keep everyone, including the Ahmadis, safe in practicing their beliefs.
Opinion 6 years ago
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Do we need to teach other nations about tolerance?
Why do many among Indonesian elites view their own country with a superiority syndrome over those in the Middle East and South Asia? This tendency has been more notable since the political change and sectarianism after the Arab Springs in 2011.
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