Minister Of Religion: There Is No Special Group Before The Law, Do Not Persecute Different Beliefs

Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (Gus Yaqut) / ANTARA

JAKARTA - Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (Gus Yaqut) emphasized that there are no groups or groups that are different or feel special in the eyes of the law. All problems that occur must be resolved through dialogue without any action against the law.

This statement was conveyed by Gus Yaqut, one of the speakers at the event with the theme 'Strengthening National Unity and Unity in Diversity'.

"He wants Shia, wants Ahmadiyah, wants NU, wants Muhammadiyah, wants anyone, before the law it is the same. Therefore the state is obliged to protect them, the members of this organization as citizens," said Gus Yaqut, Sunday, December 27. .

Therefore, no one group or group should feel the highest among the others. Especially if the group starts to bully in ways that violate the law.

"What does it mean? If there are different beliefs, there should be no reason that the largest group persecutes, judging the other groups themselves. This is the first basic stance the government will hold, "he said.

Gus Yaqut said that differences in religion, ethnicity, customs and culture must continue to build good communication. Especially to solve problems. Because, only by means of dialogue and suppressing anger can problems be resolved properly.

"Second, if there are differences of opinion, if there are differences in belief, if there are differences of opinion regarding religious matters, we will finish with dialogue. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and I as the Minister of Religion are ready to provide their facilities for dialogue. That's a basic attitude, "he continued.

"This forum will be a witness and guard that I will hold onto these two things as long as I am given the mandate as Minister of Religion," continued Yaqut.