Ganjar Asks Teachers To Make Spiritualists The Front Guard Of Religious Moderation

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo is proud to see the critical attitude and open-mindedness of today's young generation. He considered this to be their great potential as agents of religious moderation in the future.

This was conveyed after filling the Gayeng Ramadan Chat event with the theme "Strengthening Character Education through Ramadan Islamic Boarding Schools" with Rohis (Islamic Spirituality) throughout Central Java in the Entrance Hall of the Great Mosque of Central Java, Thursday 14 April.

"It's very good, the children ask very critical questions and then we can encourage that the Rohis will be able to become a group that can carry out religious moderation," said Ganjar in a written statement, Friday, April 15.

Rohis is expected to represent Indonesian values. Ganjar said Rohis could set an even better example of religious moderation than now.

"So earlier I suggested to the teachers, Rohis be used as the frontline to carry out religious moderation," he said.

Rohis can collaborate with religious leaders, so that they can show a form of Islam that is full of love and compassion. Ganjar added that Rohis is expected not only to talk about spiritual matters, but also about future technology, and even how to create peace.

"I mean, all of them have advanced minds. This is what these teachers will later guide to make the program. I fully support Rohis as the leading agent for religious moderation," he said.