LGBT Flag Embossed In Formula E, MUI Chair: Protect Yourself, Family And Society From Deviant Behavior

Photo via Instagram venturiracing

JAKARTA - The chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Cholil Nafis or familiarly called Kyai Cholil Nafis highlighted the polemic of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) which is increasingly showing its existence in the public sphere.

Recently, colorful flags which are symbols of LGBT were actually displayed at the Formula E racing event. One of the global sponsoring committees and drivers in Formula E claimed to be part of the LGBT community. Kyai Cholil Nafis, stated that LGBT is a deviant behavior that contrary to religious norms and social environment.

"To deviate means that his wishes and behavior are against the norms of religion and society," said Kyai Cholil Nafis when confirmed by VOI, Thursday, June 9. Therefore, Kyai Cholil Nafis considers that it is the community's obligation to carry out restoration or direction so that LGBT actors can return to normal. If necessary, he said, sanctions were given to the perpetrators. "Our obligation is to normalize them with rehabilitation. If necessary, give sanctions, either social sanctions or legal sanctions," he said. Then, awaken the LGBT people back to a normal life. "Those who have already been exposed to LGBT, love them by making them aware that they are normal. Sodom and same-sex marriage are not in accordance with religious teachings," he said.

Kyai Cholil Nafis also appealed to the public to always take care of themselves and their families to avoid LGBT associations. Because this deviant behavior is strictly prohibited by Islam.

"Let's protect ourselves, our families and society from LGBT," said Kyai Cholil.

Previously, there was a lot of discussion regarding the support campaign for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) carried out by one of the teams, namely ROKit Venturi Racing. This can be seen clearly in their uploads on Instagram.

In the post, the Formula E team displays a photo of their car with the colorful flag or rainbow often used as an LGBT symbol. "For us, June is dedicated to raising voices, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, and showing why we are #PoweredByPride. Our exclusive #PrideMonth livery," along with the caption accompanying the upload. Meanwhile, Vice President Communications for Formula E Jakarta, Iman Sjafei, admitted that the organizing committee did not know that one of the racing teams was campaigning for LGBT in the race. said Iman when confirmed by VOI, Tuesday, June 7. Iman said that the executive committee did not actually take care of this. This is because the LGBT logo in the electric car race on Saturday, June 4, was not campaigned by the organizers or the Formula E Operation as the agency holding the Formula E license. , or in the form of sponsors of LGBT supporters, that might still be our consideration. Well, if this is only one team, "said Iman.