Promoting a Peaceful Tolerance and Coexistence in the Indonesian Plurality

By: Prof. Dr. Dede Rosyada, MA

Rector of State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta

Introduction

Diversity of ethnic, culture and also religion of Indonesian citizens was a reality since early of independence. The founding fathers of Indonesia were confidently decided to develop a diversity country under the same spirit to achieve golden goals social welfare, justice and prosperity for all citizens.

They believed these goals will be able to be attained by maintaining togetherness, harmonious relationship, professional partnership in business, bureaucratic service, national defense and services, respecting each other in the field of religiosity, culture and art. However, promoting a peaceful coexistence between the different ethnics, religious followers, and different culture is not an easy program. It needs a powerful regulation, smart management and continuous controlling by the government, and active participation from the religious leaders and society at all. Along history of improving cohesive relationship between all ethnics and religious followers, Indonesia has very important experiences, whether in the context of religious tolerance, ethnic relationship, or cultural appreciation.

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